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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Code Review, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Issue Tracking, Software Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, Software Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud API, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Deep Learning, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Estimation, Safety Assurance, Systems Architecture, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Global Positioning Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Spatial Data Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Planning, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Apache Spark, Service Oriented Architecture, Algorithms, Microservices, Servers, Scalability, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing, Authentications, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Graph Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Authentications, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Human Factors (Security)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Design and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, API Design, Object Oriented Design, Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Design, Restful API, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Maintainability, Software Systems, Solution Architecture, JSON, Java

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Probability Distribution, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Continuous Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Load Balancing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale: Duke University
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
    • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta

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