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    Understand information theory for data communication and processing. Learn about entropy, coding, and data compression.

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      Microsoft

      Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Data Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Automation, Data Security, Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Business Process, Data Modeling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Getting started with Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Email Security, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Standards

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

      Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, TCP/IP, Computer Security Awareness Training, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support

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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Microsoft Azure - Data Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Cloud Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux Security Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      AWS Developer: Unit 11

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Scalability, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Application Development, Cloud API

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Security Controls, YAML, General Networking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Unit Testing, Scripting, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Automation, Debugging, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform: Microsoft
    • Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Getting started with Google Workspace: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6: Pearson
    • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
    • Microsoft Azure - Data Factory: EDUCBA
    • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
    • AWS Developer: Unit 11: Pearson
    • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4: Pearson

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