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      Google Cloud

      Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, Databases, System Monitoring

      4.7
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      11K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Amazon Web Services, Apache Spark, Database Systems, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, AWS Kinesis, Data Management

      4.7
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      510 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Virtual Teams, Scheduling, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Teamwork, Project Management Office (PMO), Procurement, Project Coordination, Kanban Principles, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      577 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      928 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      862 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Numerical Analysis

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Real Time Data, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Statistical Process Controls, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Processes, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Atlassian

      Version Control with Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities

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

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

    • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services: Google Cloud
    • DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
    • Microsoft Project Management: Microsoft
    • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Medical Terminology: Rice University
    • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder

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