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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course in Software Building

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Database Design, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Software Architecture, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      160K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Big Data, Ggplot2, Database Design, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Microsoft Excel

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Databases, Regression Analysis, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Data Science Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      114K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software courses

    • Generative AI Course in Software Building: Simplilearn
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google

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