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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Safety Assurance, Electric Power Systems, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Solutions, Reliability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Recherche vectorielle et embeddings

      Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Technical Design, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Austral

      Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Transformation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Production Process, Process Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding Large Language Models in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, OpenAI, Business Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Business Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Software Development, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Content Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Detect Labels, Faces, and Landmarks in Images with the Cloud Vision API

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Interpretability & Transparency - Polski

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Software Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Architecture and Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Recherche vectorielle et embeddings: Google Cloud
    • Limpieza de datos para el procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
    • Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams: LearnQuest
    • Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot: Microsoft
    • Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II: Arizona State University
    • Understanding Large Language Models in Business: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Detect Labels, Faces, and Landmarks in Images with the Cloud Vision API: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Interpretability & Transparency - Polski: Google Cloud

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