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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Chatbots

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Supervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll Systems, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Retention

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Data Validation in Excel for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Project Management, Data Visualization, Timelines, Data Presentation, Graphing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Continuous Integration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Implementing a Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Wealth Management, Responsible AI, Financial Services, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Planning, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Risk Mitigation, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design social media content with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      How to Implement and Evaluate Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Communication Planning, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Program Implementation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Integrated Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional writing courses

    • Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Chatbots: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Validation in Excel for Beginners: Simplilearn
    • Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation: Packt
    • Implementing a Risk Management Framework : Kennesaw State University
    • Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Splunk Query Language and Data Analysis: EDUCBA
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty: Whizlabs

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