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    Google Cloud

    Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, SQL, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Customer Relationship Management, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Configura APIs en Node.js: Crea aplicaciones backend

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Server Side, Restful API, Software Architecture, Software Development, Debugging, JSON, Maintainability, Middleware

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Design, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Employee Onboarding, Databases, Client Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Authentications, Cloud Applications, Containerization, NoSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Application Performance Management, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Securing Services: Hashicorp Consul & Vault Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, System Monitoring, Application Security, Service Management, Security Controls, Security Engineering, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Software-Defined Networking, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, HTML and CSS, Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Development Testing, Data Validation, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI) Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Sortieren und Filtern mit SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Mining

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Report Writing, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Verification And Validation, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery - Français: Google Cloud
  • Configura APIs en Node.js: Crea aplicaciones backend: Coursera Project Network
  • Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion: Skillshare
  • Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Packt
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Securing Services: Hashicorp Consul & Vault Mastery: Coursera Instructor Network
  • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA

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