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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Work with Components in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Wireframing, Software Design, Mockups, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      HTML and CSS in depth

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Semantic Web, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics and SEO, Development Testing, Data Validation, Javascript, Animations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo autoconstruir tu vivienda

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Architecture and Construction, Plumbing, Construction Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Materials science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      How to Start Your Own Business

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Resource Management, Financial Modeling, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management

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

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Color Theory

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NVIDIA

      AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Neural Networks, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology Operations, Deep Learning, Network Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Hardware Architecture, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Centers, Computer Architecture

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
    • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
    • Cómo autoconstruir tu vivienda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Core Java: LearnQuest
    • In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts

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