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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Image Analysis, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting, Browser Compatibility

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Customer Demand Planning, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics

      4.7
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Productivity, Infographics, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to 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, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Debugging, Software Engineering, Interactive Design, Cryptography, Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Generative AI, Network Infrastructure, NoSQL, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Epic Games

      Epic Games Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Data Analysis, SQL

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Java, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Secure Coding, Application Development, Business Logic, Problem Solving, Software Design Documents, Collaborative Software, Persona Development

      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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

    • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
    • Supply Chain Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure: Google Cloud
    • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games

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