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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Public Cloud, Database Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Relational Databases, Microservices, Scalability, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Techniques in Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Color Theory, Tree Maps, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

      Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management, Analysis, Investigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Coordination

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Temporal Logic Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Communication Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Practical - App Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Hosting, Restful API, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft SQL Servers, Network Routing, Virtualization, Web Content

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development, Development Testing, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Real Time Data, Human Resources, Case Studies, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Workflow Management, Employee Onboarding, Project Management Software, Databases, Project Management, Productivity Software, Client Services, Process Improvement and Optimization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Collaborative Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - XSLT Files and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Mapping, Document Management, Maintainability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging

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

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced GraphQL for Developers: Optimize & Scale Modern API

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Node.JS, Object-Relational Mapping

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Advanced Techniques in Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
    • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
    • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Temporal Logic Model Checking : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Azure Practical - App Services: EDUCBA
    • Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer: Packt
    • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion: Skillshare

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