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    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Distributed Computing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Vision, Programming Principles, Data Processing, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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    2.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Team Oriented, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

    4.6
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    781 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Generative AI, Node.JS, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging

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

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    519 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Water Quality, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    357 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Program Development, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Hardware Architecture, Embedded Software, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat OpenShift AI

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cognitive science courses

  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
  • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
  • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington

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