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      Data Science Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Data Literacy, Algorithms, Dashboard, Data Mining, Jupyter, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Web Scraping, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Data Collection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.6
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      114K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Stored Procedure, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Quality, Business Analytics, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Test Planning, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Debugging, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Software Design Patterns, Version Control, Continuous Deployment, GitLab, Database Management, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Front-End Web Development, GitHub, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Mining, Jupyter, Stored Procedure, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Modeling, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Software

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Technical Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Peripheral Devices

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      544 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Scalability, Software Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Delivery, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Design, Software Testing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Technical Documentation, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Agile Planning for Software Products

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Risk Management Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Software Development, Agile Project Management, User Story, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development, GitHub, GitLab, Software Development Methodologies, Technical Management, Git (Version Control System), Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Data Science Foundations: IBM
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    • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • 3D Printing Software: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI

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