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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Storage, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Metadata Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Exploring AI Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms, LLM Application, Generative AI

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Professional Work Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, People Management, Management Training And Development, Team Collaboration, Staff Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    What are GPTs and How can they work for my business?

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Market Research, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Market Intelligence, Supply Chain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Supply Chain Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation, AI Integrations, Forecasting

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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Performance Review, Personal Attributes, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Teamwork, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Team Management, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Psychological Evaluations, Writing, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Video Editing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Design Research, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Chris Croft Training

    Personal Success at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Communication, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Job Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Motivational Interviewing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Negotiating Work Flexibility

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Workforce Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how computers work courses

  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Exploring AI Possibilities: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • What are GPTs and How can they work for my business?: Coursera
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Personal Success at Work: Chris Croft Training

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