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      Microsoft

      Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Javascript, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Scripting, UI Components, Data Validation, Video Game Development, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, USB, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Scala Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Build Fast Websites with Astro

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Routing Protocols, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design by Hand: Repeat Patterns on Paper

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Color Matching, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Data Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Master SQL for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animations, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Style Guides, AI Product Strategy, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Experience, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Javascript

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build your business brand using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
    • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Scala Fundamentals: Packt
    • Build Fast Websites with Astro: Scrimba
    • Surface Pattern Design by Hand: Repeat Patterns on Paper: Skillshare
    • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
    • Master SQL for Data Analysis: Packt
    • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare

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