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      IBM

      Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of marketing analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Transformer Models and BERT Model

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Histogram, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Regression Analysis, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Automation, Travel Arrangements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      IBM

      Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Code Review, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Linux, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Imperial College London

      Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Multiple educators

      Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Leadership, Environment, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      EC-Council

      Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark: IBM
    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Transformer Models and BERT Model: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • System Validation (2): Model process behaviour: EIT Digital
    • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
    • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London

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