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

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      Packt

      Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, User Experience, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Wireframing, Prototyping, Style Guides, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Relaying Information

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Cooking, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Education Software and Technology, Business Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Information System Security Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Managing Information System Security Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      UX Research and Information Architecture 

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Surveys, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Product Strategy, Interviewing Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Internal Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
    • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
    • Intermediate English: Relaying Information: Voxy
    • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
    • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
    • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
    • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
    • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM

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