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      Aptly

      Getting Started with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, User Research, Target Audience, User Accounts, Demography

      4.8
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Detección de objetos

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Development, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Learn SQL with Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Data Security, Data Sharing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Data Integration

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Automation, Algorithms, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.3
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.6
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Statistics for Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      443 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
    • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
    • Detección de objetos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
    • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems: University of California, Davis
    • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt
    • Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy: University of Michigan
    • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera Project Network

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