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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Process Data from Dirty to Clean

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Generative AI, Document Management, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Risk Management Framework, Computer Vision, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Statistical Analysis, Database Design, Complex Problem Solving, Query Languages, Data Visualization, JSON

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, OpenAI, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Business Transformation, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Productivity, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Automation

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

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      Xbox

      Xbox Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Game Design, Generative AI, Style Guides, Adobe Creative Cloud

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Document Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Microsoft Excel, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Information Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Travel Arrangements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Encryption, Data Storage, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Support, Networking Hardware, Application Development, General Networking, Computer Hardware, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
    • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University

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