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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, SQL, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things V2: DragonBoard™ bring up and community ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Linux, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, Computer Hardware, System Configuration

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of London

      International Business Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Animations, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Marketing Design, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Marketing Budgets, Graphic Design, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Power System Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Low Voltage, Simulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireframes in Miro: Exploring New Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Information Architecture, Application Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Network Function Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Team Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Coordination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals: Google Cloud
    • Internet of Things V2: DragonBoard™ bring up and community ecosystem: University of California San Diego
    • International Business Capstone: University of London
    • إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Power System Stability: L&T EduTech
    • Wireframes in Miro: Exploring New Ideas: Coursera Project Network
    • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • Network Function Virtualization: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University

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