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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

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

      4.8
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      872 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy, Creativity

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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Build a Turret Shooter with Blueprints

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Scripting, System Design and Implementation, Animations, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages, Database Systems, Information Management, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Analysis, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Unit Testing, Software Design, Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Learn to Code: Fun with C#

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, IT Automation, Business Software, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Data Structures, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Competing in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

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

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    • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project: Packt
    • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird: Coursera Project Network
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Unreal Engine: Build a Turret Shooter with Blueprints: EDUCBA
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Software Quality Assurance: Board Infinity

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