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10 New Specializations & Courses in Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and More

October 15, 2018

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Here’s a list of 10 new courses and Specializations on Coursera! Learn in-demand topics from top universities and leading companies from all over the world. Whether you want to jumpstart your career as a full-stack web developer or get up to speed on groundbreaking Blockchain technology, we’ve got you covered. Check out the list below and start learning today:

1. Full-Stack Web Development with React Specialization – Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Learn to build complete hybrid mobile solutions and master front-end web development in this new Specialization from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. You’ll learn to use React Native, MongoDB, Node.js, and the Express framework. At the end of each course, you’ll apply the new skills you learned to build a full-fledged application.

2. Information Visualization Specialization – New York University

In this new Specialization from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, you’ll develop a strong foundation in information visualization and learn to design, evaluate, and develop advanced applications for visual data analysis. The Specialization will prepare you to work on complex data science projects that require the development of interactive visual interfaces for data analysis.

3. Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases – ConsenSys

Blockchain for everyone! This course for non-developers by ConsenSys gives anyone the opportunity to learn the basics of blockchain, with no prior experience. Like AI, blockchain has the potential to revolutionize all types of sectors, but most of us are still unfamiliar with the technology, how it might impact our daily lives and the benefits that come with it. Sign up today for an introduction to this increasingly popular next-generation technology.

4. Programming with Google Go Specialization – UC Irvine

Why learn Google Go? This free and open-source programming language is a great trade-off between performance and ease-of-use. Popular with developers and employers, Go enables you to build complex high-performance systems at low cost. By the end of this Specialization, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to create concise, efficient, and clean applications using Go.

“There is clearly a need for Go expertise in the software marketplace today and we felt that a Specialization on Google Go would help meet that need.” – Specialization instructor Ian Harris

5. Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Specialization – Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy

The number of open cybersecurity jobs has skyrocketed by 40% since 2017. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in this growing field, this Specialization can help you master the foundational skills you need. Created by Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy, you’ll learn how to handle common attacks, malware and spamming, network security models and much more.  Enroll today to prepare yourself for an entry level role in Cybersecurity.

6. Networking in Google Cloud Platform Specialization – Google Cloud

By the end of this Specialization created by the Google Cloud Training Team, you’ll be able to design, develop, and manage networking solutions to drive business objectives.

“We created this Specialization because we constantly want to make Google Cloud training useful to people in more job roles. This Specialization adds a new category of jobs to those who can benefit from our training—Networking Specialists.”  –Specialization Instructor Philipp Maier

7. Advanced Machine Learning with TensorFlow on Google Cloud Platform Specialization – Google Cloud

Next in line after Machine Learning with TensorFlow on Google Cloud Platform Specialization comes it’s advanced counterpart. This new 5-course Specialization focuses on advanced machine learning (ML) topics using Google Cloud Platform and will give you hands-on experience in optimization, deploying and scaling production ML models.

8. Unity XR: How to Build AR and VR Apps Specialization – Unity

In this new Specialization from the game developing experts at Unity, you’ll gain the skills you need to create apps that work with major mobile XR platforms like Google, Samsung Gear VR, and ARCore.  Upon completion, you’ll be able to create and evaluate project concepts for XR applications and implement the crucial functionality for Mobile VR and Handheld AR applications in Unity 2018.

9. Information Systems Specialization – University of Minnesota

Learn the core principles of information systems management including IS/IT governance, analysis for business systems, enterprise systems, IT infrastructures, and emerging trends. Large information system implementation is a significant organizational change that requires extensive knowledge and skill, and this Specialization will teach you the strategies to successfully implement these changes.  

10. Kotlin for Java Developers – JetBrains

Learn one of the fastest growing programming languages from the creators themselves. Kotlin is an incredibly versatile language and is well known for being used to write Android apps. If you’re an experienced developer who knows Java but wants to learn about an exciting new programming language that’s on the rise, this is the course for you!

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