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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI Agents in LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      CompTIA Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Security Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Infectious Diseases, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Exception Handling in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Mental Health, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Pre Advanced B2.2

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Responsible AI, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
    • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
    • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera Project Network

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