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      University of Michigan

      JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Text Mining, SQL, Databases, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Python Programming

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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Expense Management, OpenAI, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Automation, Travel Arrangements, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Prototyping, Model View Controller, Maintainability, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Interactive Design, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Applications, User Centered Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Discussion Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Large Language Modeling, Databases, Natural Language Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Software Engineering Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Network Monitoring, Continuous Deployment, Restful API, Package and Software Management, YAML

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      NIIT

      RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, API Design, NoSQL, Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Application Development, Middleware, Authentications, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Scalable Microservices for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Model View Controller, JSON, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Routing Protocols

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular api courses

    • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
    • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
    • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
    • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
    • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
    • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
    • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity

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