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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Arithmetic, Diversity Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Learning Deep Learning: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Database Design, Productivity, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Debugging, Automation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Healthcare Ethics, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Productivity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Travel Arrangements, Innovation

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      Packt

      The Complete CBDC Course - Digital Currency for All Levels

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Social Sciences

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Liberal Arts, Environment, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Physical Science, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Physics, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aplicar Atividades PhET para Educação STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Science and Research, User Feedback, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Survey Creation, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1: Pearson
    • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • Generative AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • The Complete CBDC Course - Digital Currency for All Levels: Packt
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Aplicar Atividades PhET para Educação STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM: University of Colorado Boulder

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