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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

      4.6
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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Research, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      788 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, SQL, Data Analysis, Image Quality, Responsible AI, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      118K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Brilliant, Passionate You

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Community Development, Positivity, Empathy, Relationship Building, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Flutter Startup Namer

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Android Development, UI Components, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Network Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Dataflow: Qwik Start - Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, Program Development, Software Installation, Computer Programming Tools

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      H2O.ai

      H2O Label Genie Starter Track

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Compute Engine: Qwik Start - Windows

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Windows Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts: IBM
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan
    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Flutter Startup Namer: Google Cloud
    • Dataflow: Qwik Start - Python: Google Cloud

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