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      MathWorks

      Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Code Review, Matlab, LLM Application, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Shell Script, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Systems, Internet Of Things, OS Process Management, Peripheral Devices

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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Pyramid - Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, Application Performance Management, Model View Controller, UI Components, Virtual Environment, Server Side

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Generative AI Agents, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting

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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      CentraleSupélec

      Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Storyboarding, Application Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Assets, Hardware Troubleshooting, Conceptual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Design, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Computer Graphics, Computer-Aided Design, Graphical Tools, Control Systems, Product Design, Prototyping

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

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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

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      IBM

      NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, MongoDB, PySpark, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Database Management, Data Pipelines, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      791 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Quality and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Test Planning, Test Case, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Testing, Regression Testing, DevOps, Test Execution Engine, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Debugging, Risk Management Framework, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration

      Skills you'll gain: VMware ESX Servers, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Servers, Data Centers, Network Security, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Switches, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

    • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
    • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python Pyramid - Beginners: EDUCBA
    • Generative AI for Sales: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course): CentraleSupélec
    • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
    • Advanced Quality and Capstone Project: Board Infinity

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