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      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Application, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Security, Scalability, Encryption, Network Routing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NVIDIA

      Introduction to Networking

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Switches, System Requirements

      4.6
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      625 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Analysis Software, Application Design, Customer Engagement

      4.2
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Image Quality

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, DevOps, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning and Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Methods, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information science courses

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations: Oracle
    • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
    • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital

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