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    Learn self-defense techniques for personal safety. Understand how to protect yourself in various situations through physical and mental strategies.

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Fraud detection, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Immigration Law, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Culture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Python for Active Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Exploit development, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Modern Meditation: Discover Your Potential, Power & Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Motivation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

      Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Firewall, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

    • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
    • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
    • Modern Meditation: Discover Your Potential, Power & Purpose: Skillshare
    • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
    • Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut® : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society: University of Colorado System
    • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt

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