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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Database Design, MySQL, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Optimization, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Process Improvement, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, CI/CD, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security

      4.7
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Improve Your English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Interviewing Skills, Concision, Vocabulary, Writing, Writing and Editing, Professional Development, English Language

      4.7
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      27K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Relational Database Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Dependency Analysis, Graphical Tools

      4.6
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      311 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Visual Design, Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Business

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Style Guides, React Native

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Data Storage, Cloud Computing, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Peripheral Devices, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Display Devices, USB, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Linux, Mac OS, Technical Support, Data Storage, File Systems

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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Story, Requirements Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Microservices, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, CI/CD, Service Level, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Terraform

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Datamaps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Application Deployment, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Business Modeling, Data Mapping, Business Analytics, SQL

      Build toward a degree

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

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

    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Architecting with Google Compute Engine: Google Cloud

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