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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Network Administration, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Management, Cyber Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Financial Trading, Digital Assets, Cyber Security Assessment, FinTech, Payment Systems, Security Testing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    534 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Deep Dive into Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Security Strategy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cryptography courses

  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
  • Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Pearson
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • Deep Dive into Cryptography: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder

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