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    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Browser Compatibility, Test Case, GitHub, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Project Network

    Object Localization with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for DevOps Practitioners

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Responsible AI, Generative AI, DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Documentation, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Innovation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Getting Started with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Ubuntu, Development Environment, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Development, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Web Applications, Application Performance Management, Microservices, Secure Coding

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing: Packt
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for DevOps Practitioners: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Getting Started with Docker: LearnKartS
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera Project Network

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