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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Operating Systems, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development

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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

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Tuning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Product Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Product Strategy, Product Planning, User Story, ChatGPT, Sprint Planning, Product Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Analyze Data to Answer Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, Dashboard, Data Integration, Professional Networking, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, LinkedIn

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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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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance, International Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Psychology, Anthropology, Human Learning, Human Development, Machine Learning, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Model, System Programming, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM Product Owner: IBM
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
    • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University

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