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Coursera Project Network
Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions
Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Data Access, PostgreSQL
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Rice University
Academic Success for English Learners
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Maven Analytics
ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, Machine Learning Methods, Large Language Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, SQL, Debugging
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado System
Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
149 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Introducción al Desarrollo de Software
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know
Skills you'll gain: Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Respiration, Surgery, Anatomy
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Coursera Instructor Network
Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support Systems, Information Privacy, Data Security
4
Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
National Taiwan University
用 Python 做商管程式設計（二）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, File Management, Scripting
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
261 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Generative AI, Business Metrics, Project Documentation
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Development Environment, Software Installation
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Database Engineer Capstone
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Python Programming
3.9
Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions: Coursera Project Network
Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
Introducción al Desarrollo de Software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera Instructor Network
用 Python 做商管程式設計（二）(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2)): National Taiwan University
ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University
Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython: Coursera Project Network

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