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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Reliability, Hardware Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Design Reviews, Verification And Validation, Software Design, Systems Design, Computer Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, System Software, Failure Analysis, Software Architecture, Peripheral Devices

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      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Load Balancing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Network Architecture, Containerization, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, OAuth, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Data Security, Encryption, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      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

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Software Engineering, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Testing, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Test Case, Prototyping, Maintainability, Application Development, Application Frameworks, CI/CD, Java, Artificial Intelligence, Java Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Development Environment, Software Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Computer Systems, Professional Networking, Information Technology, Risk Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Desktop Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Encryption, Computer Hardware, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Interviewing Skills, Information Technology, Customer Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Linux, Agile Software Development, Embedded Software, Linux Commands, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Docker (Software), Containerization, Shell Script, Operating Systems, Development Testing, System Testing, Application Deployment, File Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular distributed systems courses

    • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM

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