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    Microsoft

    Building AI Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cloud Development, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Microsoft Development Tools, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Hosting, Continuous Deployment, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    646 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, Constructive Feedback, User Research

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

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    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Data Store, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, Data Visualization Software, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Research, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    502 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building AI Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning: IBM
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS

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