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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Generative AI, Document Management, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Risk Management Framework, Computer Vision, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Productivity, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Document Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Microsoft Excel, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Information Management

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

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      IBM

      IBM Data Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Encryption, Data Storage, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Support, Networking Hardware, Application Development, Computer Hardware, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Productivity, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Risk Management Framework, Creative Thinking, Human Resource Strategy

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Travel Arrangements

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

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      Google

      Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture, User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, User Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Scripting, Usability, Cross Platform Development, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Crisis Management, Productivity, Incident Response, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Threat Detection, Expense Management, Threat Modeling, Creative Thinking, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Natural Resource Management, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, HVAC, Building Design, Environmental Regulations, Water Resources, Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Thermal Management, Project Management, Architectural Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
    • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University

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