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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Analytical Skills, Probability Distribution

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Cloud Architects - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Shell Script

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Defensive Python

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Network Protocols, TCP/IP

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mastering Team Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Supervision, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Culture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Codio

      SOAR for Enterprise Security

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Systems Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Micro Electromechanical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Speaking to a Technical Group

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Build an LLM and RAG-based Chat Application using AlloyDB and LangChain

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PostgreSQL, Database Development, User Interface (UI), Operational Databases, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Penetration Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Hands-On Web App Pentesting

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Databases

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
    • Gemini for Cloud Architects - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Defensive Python: Infosec
    • Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • SOAR for Enterprise Security: Codio
    • Micro Electromechanical Systems: Indian Institute of Science
    • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Build an LLM and RAG-based Chat Application using AlloyDB and LangChain: Google Cloud

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