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  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Generative AI, Node.JS, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.7
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Information​ ​Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Supply Chain Systems, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Technology Solutions, Project Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management, Natural Language Processing, Database Management Systems, Data Storage Technologies, User Interface (UI)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Computer Vision, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, AI Personalization, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Performance Testing, Data Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y prompts avanzados

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Automation, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Cost Management, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Build RAG Applications: Get Started

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, NoSQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Applied Machine Learning, Information Management, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Information Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation, Decision Support Systems, Practice Management Software, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Interoperability, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Technical Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information retrieval courses

  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • Machine Learning: University of Washington
  • AWS Generative AI for Developers: Amazon Web Services
  • Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y prompts avanzados: Universidad de Palermo
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Pearson
  • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
  • Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction: IBM

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