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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to SQL and relational databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intro to Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Test Planning, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Case, Backlogs, Microsoft Development Tools, Version Control, Microsoft Visual Studio, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Testing, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Planning, Issue Tracking

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Ansible, Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, IT Automation, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Network Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, JUnit, Software Quality Assurance, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Automation, Java, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Test Case

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Testing, Application Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, DevSecOps, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Application Security Program Ignition Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Data Structures

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Java Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Storage Technologies, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Microsoft Power BI Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Mainframe Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Intro to Docker: Packt
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects: EDUCBA
    • Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab: Packt
    • REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database: EDUCBA
    • Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling: Packt
    • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM

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