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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Cloud Dataproc: Hadoop and Spark on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Managed Services, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Management, Servers

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      BigQuery: Qwik Start - Console

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Access, SQL, Query Languages

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Generative AI, Data Architecture, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EIT Digital

      Development of Real-Time Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Servers

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Consulting Tools and Tips

      Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Austral

      Estrategias de Redes Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, Instagram, Content Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Lead Generation, Photography, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      882 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of London

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Aptly

      Marketing with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media, Content Creation, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Large Language Models with Semantic Search

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Analysis Software, Health Policy, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Statistical Inference

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Introduction to Cloud Dataproc: Hadoop and Spark on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud
    • Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB: IBM
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Development of Real-Time Systems: EIT Digital
    • Consulting Tools and Tips: Emory University
    • Estrategias de Redes Sociales: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
    • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
    • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera Project Network

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