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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Consulting, Management Consulting, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Security

      4.6
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Oral Expression, Research, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Security Awareness, Appeals, Media and Communications, Statistics, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Identity Protection and Governance 

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, User Accounts, Authentications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Storyboarding, Data Manipulation, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
    • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
    • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
    • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
    • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft
    • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience: LearnQuest
    • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Identity Protection and Governance : Microsoft

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