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      Vanderbilt University

      Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Scalability, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, UI Components, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Security Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Git (Version Control System), Technical Documentation, Version Control

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Web Development for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, Web Content, User Interface (UI) Design

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

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English for Business B1

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Report Writing, Data Storytelling, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Business Reporting

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Python Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Object Oriented Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Web Servers, Encryption, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Content Creation Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Editing, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Numerical Analysis, Computational Logic, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials: Edureka
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown: Packt
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
    • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
    • Object Oriented Java: Packt
    • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera

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