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LPI Linux Essentials Exam Prep
with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials exam is an industry standard that demonstrates to employers that you know the basics of the Linux operating system. In this course, you will gain the support you need to study, prepare for, and pass the Linux Essentials exam. You will start with the history of Linux, how it was originally developed, and why there are so many different distributions available. You'll learn about the open source software movement, and how the various types of open source software licensing differ. The course walks you through the basics of all the Linux distributions but focuses on the Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS distribution.
In this course, you will discover how to use both the Linux graphical desktop and the text-based command line, and you'll master the basics so you can work comfortably in either environment. You will explore how Linux uses standard folders to organize system files, application files, and user files, and you will learn how to manipulate files within the different types of folders. The course also demonstrates the power of Linux in working with text files, so you can create, edit, and search for data in text files. As you work through the lessons, you'll gain practical, real-world Linux tips and techniques, as well as the skills required to pass the LPI Linux Essentials exam. From there, you'll be on your way to a career as a Linux system administrator!
This class is Instructor-Led or Self-paced. Instructor-Led classes start April 12, May 17, Jun 14 and July 12.
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Software Development Security
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
This course covers software development security while focusing on the systems development life cycle, operating systems, and their environments. Additional topics include the role of various databases in security and how to recognize and guard against attacks on software. Students will have the opportunity to apply application security controls. This course requires a basic understanding of IT concepts.
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Threats and Vulnerabilities Scenarios
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
This course examines the process of identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities in information systems. It covers common categories of threats and vulnerabilities and the resources used to detect them. This course also features a number of fictional scenarios based on threats and vulnerabilities. This course is designed for IT professionals and other adult learners who are interested in information technology security, with an eye towards handling real-world scenarios.
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Cybersecurity for Human Resources Professionals
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
This course introduces cybersecurity concepts to those who work in the field of human resources. Particular focus is placed on working in conjunction with more technical departments in delivering to employees effective training and policies regarding corporate security. The course also engages learners on security concerns specific to the type of data handled by human resources departments.
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Data and Human Resource Management
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Big data and data analytics are changing how businesses run and managers do their jobs. In this course, you will explore how human resource managers use data to provide better support to the employees they manage and to contribute to the strategic practices of their organizations. You will learn about different kinds of data and analyses, and you will consider how data collection and organization may factor into problem-solving processes. We will also review issues pertaining to data collection and employee privacy and confidentiality.
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A Manager's Guide to Artificial Intelligence
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
This course introduces learners to basic artificial intelligence concepts and trends. Artificial Intelligence plays an increasingly important role in many industries. The emergence of this new technology promises to bring unprecedented efficiencies for organizations and enhance business performance. In today's global economy, managers will need to know how AI can be leveraged to keep their organizations competitive, as well as understand the potential ethical issues associated with employing AI technologies such as deep learning, machine learning, and the various AI-enabled recognition technologies.
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A Manager's Guide to Blockchain
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Blockchain is on the forefront of emerging technologies and is the foundation of modern cryptocurrencies. If you're a manager with little exposure to blockchain as a concept, this course will help you build an understanding of the concepts and how the technology might apply to your business. This course is an introduction to blockchain as an underlying technology for cryptocurrencies and other applications. The assignments delve into critical parts of blockchain, such as consensus mechanisms and cryptography. They also look at blockchain's impact on verticals such as healthcare, Fintech, and government, along with democracy, governance, and social impact.
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A Manager's Guide to Robotics
with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
This course will introduce many of the concepts and metrics for management to consider when evaluating whether an investment in robotics is the right decision for the operation. The course begins by defining automation types and processes before exploring the business functions involved in making the decision to execute an automation enhancement. In addition to delving into pragmatic issues, this course also explores the strategic and ethical issues of replacing human workers with robots.
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