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Key Technologies for Business Specialization
Get Ahead with Key Business Technologies. Gain Foundational Understanding of Key Technologies Driving Modern Businesses
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What you will learn
Understand key technologies driving modern businesses and have meaningful conversations around Cloud, Data and AI, and related buzzwords
Gain Foundational Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Public/Private/Hybrid Clouds, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, VMs, Cloud Storage & Cloud Native practices like DevOps
Describe Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, their impact on society, and our future in an AI enabled world
Outline what is Data Science, tasks that a Data Scientist performs, and how Data Science is revolutionizing virtually all industries and businesses
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
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In this Specialization, we will cover 3 key technologies that are foundational and driving significant growth and innovation. These are Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Technology is essential for the future of business. Almost any organization that wants to modernize or get ahead, and anyone working there, needs to understand and leverage these essential technologies.
The courses in this Specialization provide foundational knowledge of Cloud, Data and AI, including business drivers behind their growth, the value they provide, their applications and use cases, and an understanding of how these technologies work. You will not only become familiar with the buzzwords associated with these technologies, but also experience them in action and develop hands-on skills to start working with them.
This Specialization is suitable for a variety of learners who are beginners with these technologies, including managers and executives, professionals who want to upskill, and students getting ready to start a career.
There is no special prior knowledge or hardware required. The only pre-requisites are basic computer literacy, device with a modern web browser with internet connectivity, and motivation to self-learn online.
Applied Learning Project
Each course includes hands-on assignments and interactions that demonstrate specific technologies in action. For example, you will utilize Computer Vision to demonstrate the power of AI. Similarly, you will provision an instance of Cloud Object Storage, and use it to share files. These practical exercises are suitable for even those without any specialized IT skills or programming knowledge.
Learner Career Outcomes
41%
Started a new career after completing this specialization.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No special background or skills are needed excpet basic computer literacy.
Approx. 3 months to complete
Suggested 2 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Russian
Learner Career Outcomes
41%
Started a new career after completing this specialization.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No special background or skills are needed excpet basic computer literacy.
Approx. 3 months to complete
Suggested 2 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Russian
There are 3 Courses in this Specialization
Introduction to Cloud Computing
256 ratings
This course introduces you to the core concepts of cloud computing. You gain the foundational knowledge required for understanding cloud computing from a business perspective as also for becoming a cloud practitioner. You understand the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing, its history, the business case for cloud computing, and emerging technology usecases enabled by cloud. We introduce you to some of the prominent service providers of our times (e.g. AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, etc.) the services they offer, and look at some case studies of cloud computing across industry verticals.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,841 ratings
In this course you will learn what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, explore use cases and applications of AI, understand AI concepts and terms like machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. You will be exposed to various issues and concerns surrounding AI such as ethics and bias, & jobs, and get advice from experts about learning and starting a career in AI. You will also demonstrate AI in action with a mini project.
What is Data Science?
36,497 ratings
The art of uncovering the insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and they accurately predicted the flooding of the Nile river every year. Since then, people working in data science have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. In this course, we will meet some data science practitioners and we will get an overview of what data science is today.
Offered by
IBM
IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 21st year of patent leadership. IBM Research has received recognition beyond any commercial technology research organization and is home to 5 Nobel Laureates, 9 US National Medals of Technology, 5 US National Medals of Science, 6 Turing Awards, and 10 Inductees in US Inventors Hall of Fame.
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How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Each course in the specialization entails about 8-10 hours of effort. Those taking this specialization part-time (about 2-3 hours per week), can complete the entire program in 2-3 months.
What background knowledge is necessary?
No special background or prior knowledge is required other than basic computer literacy.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
The courses can be taken in any order.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
After completing this specialization, you will be able to:
- List key technologies driving modern businesses and ability to have meaningful conversations around Cloud, Data and AI, and related buzzwords
- Gain Foundational Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Public/Private/Hybrid Clouds, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, VMs, Cloud Storage & Cloud Native practices like DevOps
- Describe Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, their impact on society, and our future in an AI enabled world
- Outline what is Data Science, tasks that Data Scientist performs, and how Data Science is revolutionizing virtually all industries and businesses
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