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    Learn system design for creating scalable and efficient systems. Understand design principles, architecture, and trade-offs.

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      Packt

      The Linux Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, User Accounts, Network Support, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Scalability, Software Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Delivery, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Design, Software Testing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Workplace Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Security Awareness, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Security Awareness Training, Human Computer Interaction, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, System Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Providing Customers Internet Connectivity using BGP

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Security, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Software-Defined Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, OSI Models, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Data and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Javascript, Test Driven Development (TDD), Maintainability, JSON, Programming Principles, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Transformation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to American Corporate Law

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Laws, Governance, Business Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Corporate Finance, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Research, Case Law, Storytelling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Service Design, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Income Statement, Social Media, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Prototyping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Semantic HTML & Accessibility

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics and SEO, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Content, Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, Usability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Data Structures, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Web Development, File Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, Change Control, Configuration Management, Change Requests, Digital Transformation, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Problem Solving, Order Fulfillment, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

    • The Linux Essentials: Packt
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Workplace Cyber Security: Macquarie University
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Providing Customers Internet Connectivity using BGP : Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Pearson
    • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft
    • Introduction to American Corporate Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Semantic HTML & Accessibility: Board Infinity

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