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      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Processing, Data Integration, SQL, Data Presentation, Debugging

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Performance Testing, Data Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Functional Requirement, Databases, Microservices, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Application Development, Software Development, Application Performance Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Big Data

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      3.5
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Natural Language Processing, Scatter Plots, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Analytics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Microfabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Micrometer, Materials science, Process Flow Diagrams, Electronic Components, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personal protective equipment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Application Design, Business Metrics, Program Evaluation, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Algorithms, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Additional Process Techniques in Microfabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Materials science, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Testing, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
    • GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering : Starweaver
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Additional Process Techniques in Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania

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