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    Coursera Project Network

    Object Localization with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    B

    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDUCBA

    AWS Database Specialty Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon S3, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Performance Tuning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, User Story, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Conflict Management, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace User and Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Security Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Data Storage, Video Editing, Style Guides, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Workflow Management, Social Media Marketing, File Management, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Expectation Management, Data Management, Relationship Management, Instagram, Post-Production

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Planning, Month End Closing, Reconciliation, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Business Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Feature Engineering, Investment Management, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Portfolio Management, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Packt
  • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera Project Network
  • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation: Johns Hopkins University
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch: Packt

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