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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Data Management, Maintainability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Application Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      NVIDIA

      AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Network Model, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

      4.5
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      34K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Architecture

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Information Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Clinic Management Systems, Health Information Management, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Patient Registration, Computerized Physician Order Entry, End User Training and Support, Decision Support Systems, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Databases, Clinical Data Management, Data Integrity, Interoperability, Authentications, Technical Support

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Warehouse Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Architecture, Data Mart, Data Quality, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Data Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Query Languages

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Product Management, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Product Improvement, Software Development Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Experience Design, A/B Testing, Analytics, Design Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Python to Access Web Data

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Access, Network Protocols, Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation

      4.8
      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 computer fundamentals courses

    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University
    • Health Information Technology Fundamentals: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Warehouse Fundamentals: IBM

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