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      IBM

      Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, OpenAI, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Employee Engagement, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Development Environment, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Software Development Tools, Software Architecture, Software Design, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing, Backlogs, Cloud-Native Computing, Programming Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Java Programming, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Web Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Program Development, Debugging, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Network Model, Jupyter, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Generative AI, Document Management, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Risk Management Framework, Computer Vision, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Jupyter

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Functional Requirement, Debugging, General Networking, Hardware Design, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Electronic Hardware, System Design and Implementation, C (Programming Language), Basic Electrical Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Integrated Development Environments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Travel Arrangements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, OpenAI, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud Hosting, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Cloud Security, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular civil engineering courses

    • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
    • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine

    Frequently Asked Questions about Civil Engineering

    Civil engineering is the profession and discipline that designs, builds, and maintains infrastructure works like roads and highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, canals, and buildings. Civil engineering is the umbrella term that covers a wide array of sub-disciplines in engineering. These sub-disciplines include engineering centered on projects benefiting the environment, municipalities, transportation authorities, federal agencies, and others.

    The presence of civil engineers stretches across many fields and industries. The scope of civil engineering projects includes both the public sector to the private sector. In the public sector, engineering projects range from city and state operations to federal initiatives. In the private sector, civil engineering can be done for homeowners up to international corporations. After military engineering, civil engineering is the oldest engineering discipline.‎

    Learning civil engineering is valuable as it is an exciting profession in which you're able to see the full results of your work upon completion of a project. Whether the project is a hydroelectric water project, a highway construction, a completed bridge, or a high-rise building, the fruits of your labor in civil engineering are on display for society to use.

    Civil engineering projects usually require professionals with a deep understanding of environmental planning and structural design, statistics and modeling, and construction methods. All of these play a part in helping to keep our country's infrastructure in solid shape.‎

    When you learn civil engineering, you may be able to work in careers in municipal planning, government engineering, national highway safety, aeronautics design and construction, and more. Learning about civil engineering means you can get a foundational grasp of materials and testing methods, land surveying, project development, analysis and design work, or more specialized engineering consulting, including forensic engineering.

    If you have a knack for problem-solving transportation issues or seeking solutions in logistics and planning on projects, you can certainly add to your comprehension of such things when learning about civil engineering.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera opens you up to gaining new insights into how construction planning moves from the drawing board to a bridge, building, or other structure. In the online courses, you can gain valuable insights for a better understanding of construction management, robotics, land management, and mechanical engineering. Civil engineering is adaptable in many different fields, so you may be able to take your new knowledge into areas like architectural engineering, mechanical drafting, geophysical surveying, and mapping services.‎

    Online Civil Engineering courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Civil Engineering skills. Choose from a wide range of Civil Engineering courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including civil engineering. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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