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Google Cloud
Create Embeddings, Vector Search, and RAG with BigQuery
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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LearnQuest
Tables, Data & Networking in iOS
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, UI Components, Network Protocols
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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IBM
Relational Database Administration Capstone Project
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API)
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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University of Colorado Boulder
Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Project Design, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
460 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Imperial College London
Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Migrating to Cloud SQL from Amazon RDS for MySQL Using Database Migration Service
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Data Import/Export, Databases, Relational Databases
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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Migrating On-premises MySQL Using a Continuous Database Migration Service Job
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Management
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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SkillUp EdTech
Data Management Capstone Project
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, SQL, Personally Identifiable Information, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Colorado Boulder
Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging
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Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Packt
Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization with Pandas
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Create Embeddings, Vector Search, and RAG with BigQuery: Google Cloud
Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project: University of California, Santa Cruz
Tables, Data & Networking in iOS: LearnQuest
Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM
Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs: Google Cloud
Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
Migrating to Cloud SQL from Amazon RDS for MySQL Using Database Migration Service: Google Cloud
Migrating On-premises MySQL Using a Continuous Database Migration Service Job: Google Cloud
Data Management Capstone Project: SkillUp EdTech

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