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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

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      661 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Help Desk Support, Empathy, Collaboration, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Process Management, Technical Communication, Communication, Positivity, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Email Automation, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, System Monitoring, Image Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Test Automation, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Control automático: La tecnología invisible

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Process Control, Automation, Applied Mathematics, User Feedback, Predictive Modeling, Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Bidding, Cost Control, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Earned Value Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Building Information Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Professional Workspace Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Email Automation, Data Storage, Security Management, Technical Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automate tasks and processes with Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Process Design, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      880 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular automation courses

    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
    • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python: Google
    • Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation: Packt
    • Control automático: La tecnología invisible : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
    • Google Professional Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud

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