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      IBM

      Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

      4.5
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      576 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Architecture, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Content Management, Public Affairs, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, UI Components, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Debugging, Linux

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to NoSQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Journalism, Rehabilitation, Mental Health Therapies

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

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      Duke University

      Python Essentials for MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface

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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Query Languages, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

    • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
    • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
    • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
    • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera Project Network

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