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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Database Administration, Data Store, Jupyter, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      What Is Cybersecurity?

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Configuration Management, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Programming Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Implementing a Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Management, IT Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Crisis Management, Productivity, Incident Response, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Threat Detection, Expense Management, Threat Modeling, Creative Thinking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Side, Application Deployment, React Redux, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Responsive Web Design, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Flask (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Engineering Software

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Implementing a Risk Management Framework : Kennesaw State University
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
    • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
    • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks: Kennesaw State University

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