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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Getting Started with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      API Integration and Extending Strapi

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Query Languages, Business Logic, Software Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Driving Collaboration and Culture in Remote Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Workplace inclusivity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, Team Management, Telecommuting, Leadership, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Remote Access Systems, Discussion Facilitation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Application Design, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

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

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      Columbia University

      Economics of Money and Banking

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular distributed systems courses

    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
    • Getting Started with Generative AI: Edureka
    • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • API Integration and Extending Strapi: Packt
    • Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Driving Collaboration and Culture in Remote Teams: SkillUp
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI: IBM

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