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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Fundamentals of Database Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Database to AI: Practical Data Analytics Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design, MongoDB

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Web Servers, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science as a Field

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UiPath

      UiPath Orchestrator and Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, System Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
    • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program: Simplilearn
    • Database to AI: Practical Data Analytics Integration: Northeastern University
    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
    • Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection: Edureka

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