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      Packt

      Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      البرمجة في لغة Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Development Testing, Python Programming, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Functional Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Risk, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Automation, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, IBM Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Access, Application Performance Management, Microservices, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Software Development, Debugging, GitHub, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      370 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Storage in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Thinking, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Differential Equations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Nursing and Patient Care, Cardiology, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Urology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infection Control

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

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Banking, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management, Customer Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Plot (Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning: Packt
    • البرمجة في لغة Python: Meta
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems: IBM
    • Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Storage in Azure: Whizlabs
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts

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