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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Mainframe Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      ConsenSys Academy

      Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Data Sharing, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Capacity Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cloudera

      Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Founder's Legacy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, People Management, Team Building, Team Management, Relationship Management, Financial Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Business Operations, Growth Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to SQL and relational databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Design Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 3: Pearson
    • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
    • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
    • Learn to Code with Rust: Packt
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Founder's Legacy: Packt
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM

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