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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Estimation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Configuration Management, Prototyping, System Requirements, Design Reviews, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      822 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8

      Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Collaborative Software, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Version Control, Open Source Technology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Language Competency, Pedagogy, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Teaching, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Design Elements And Principles, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Intro to Federated Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Milestones (Project Management), Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Project Documentation, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      133K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, OpenAI, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Mastering Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Windows Servers, System Configuration, System Software, Security Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Cross Platform Development, Data Ethics, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      AI skills
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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Strategic Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Process Automation, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8: Pearson
    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Google Project Management:: Google
    • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
    • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Google UX Design: Google

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