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      Packt

      Intermediate JavaScript & Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Performance Tuning, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage, Mathematical Software, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Oracle RAC Core Concepts and Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Database Management, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Automation, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, YAML, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Software Design Patterns, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Performance Management, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scientific Visualization, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Engineering, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      GCP: Database and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing, NoSQL, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Visualization, Databases, Scalability, Capacity Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Social and Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

    • Intermediate JavaScript & Best Practices: Packt
    • Oracle RAC Core Concepts and Setup: Packt
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 2: Pearson
    • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics: EDUCBA
    • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide: Packt
    • Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics: University of Pittsburgh
    • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • GCP: Database and Storage: Whizlabs

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