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      Google Cloud

      Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Creating a Persistent Disk

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Controlled Generation with the Gemini API

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Validation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Data Warehousing Essentials for Analytics and AI Support

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Mart, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Snowflake Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Intro to Context Caching with the Gemini API

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, LLM Application, Data Access, Generative AI, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Filestore: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, File Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Services

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers, Network Support

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Workload Manager Validation for SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Performance Testing

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Securing Virtual Machines using Chrome Enterprise Premium

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      디지털 전환 입문과정 [파트 1]

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Organizational Development, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Business Economics, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Emerging Technologies, AI Personalization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Custom Document Extraction with Document AI Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Document Management, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pinterest pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Business Intelligence, Social Media, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Account Management, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self-starter courses

    • Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries: Google Cloud
    • Creating a Persistent Disk: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Controlled Generation with the Gemini API: Google Cloud
    • Data Warehousing Essentials for Analytics and AI Support: Northeastern University
    • Intro to Context Caching with the Gemini API: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Filestore: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
    • Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services: Google Cloud
    • Workload Manager Validation for SQL Server: Google Cloud
    • Securing Virtual Machines using Chrome Enterprise Premium: Google Cloud
    • 디지털 전환 입문과정 [파트 1]: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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