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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux, Systems Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Security Controls

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Transformation, Big Data, IBM DB2, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Storage Technologies, PostgreSQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Linux Mint

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Software Installation, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Security, User Accounts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Emerging Technologies, Automation

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Linux, Flask (Web Framework), Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Web Scraping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, JSON, Data Processing, SQL, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Web Services, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Installation, File Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Willingness To Learn, Student Engagement, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Stress Management, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Database Design, MySQL, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Basic Electrical Systems, Speech Language Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Bash (Scripting Language), Containerization, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Object-Relational Mapping, Flask (Web Framework), System Monitoring, Microservices, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • Linux Mint: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM

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