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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Code Review, Software Architecture, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Content Creation, IBM Cloud

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Back-End Web Development, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, CI/CD, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, GitHub, Kubernetes, Web Development, Node.JS, Git (Version Control System), Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), Server Side, Django (Web Framework)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Project Planning, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Software Architecture, Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Client Needs and Software Requirements

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Decision Support Systems, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      How Software Ate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Banking, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Digital Assets, Technology Strategies, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Software Engineering Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
    • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • How Software Ate Finance: Stanford University

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