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      EIT Digital

      Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Threat Modeling, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Production Machine Learning Systems - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Systems Architecture, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Mobile Development Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux

      4.2
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Equipment Design, Matlab, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Automation, Real Time Data

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Hematology, Urology, Nephrology, Physiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular systems thinking courses

    • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Production Machine Learning Systems - Français: Google Cloud
    • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
    • Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency: Codio
    • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
    • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego

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