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      IBM

      IBM IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Encryption, Data Storage, Software Development Life Cycle, Professional Networking, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Interviewing Skills

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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, User Centered Design, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, React.js, Agile Methodology, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, Jupyter, Grafana

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Restful API, Spring Framework, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, OpenAI, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), Java

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, System Programming, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Planning, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Usability Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software documentation courses

    • IBM IT Support: IBM
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
    • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
    • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder

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