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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Development Environment, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Software Design, Computer Systems, Conflict Management, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Test Planning, Risk Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Structuring Machine Learning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Debugging, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Test Data, Analysis, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Data Quality

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, Restful API, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Architecture, Web Development Tools, Microservices, CI/CD, Istio, Agile Methodology, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), API Design, Javascript, Professional Networking, Azure DevOps

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

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, HTML and CSS, Webpack, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, React.js, Responsive Web Design, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Professional Networking

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Operations Research, System Design and Implementation, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Linear Algebra, Text Mining, C (Programming Language), Software Testing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Organizational Leadership, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Technical Management, Leadership and Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Program Implementation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Project Implementation, Application Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Linux, IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Active Directory, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Malware Protection, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Testing

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

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Application Development, Verification And Validation

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

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, DevOps, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, User Story, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Public Cloud, Backlogs, Continuous Integration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Introduction to Databases: Meta

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