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    Explore Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines. Learn to use Kafka for stream processing, message brokering, and data integration.

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      Packt

      Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Kibana, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Integration, Query Languages, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Apache Kafka, Data Modeling, Histogram, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Installation, Application Deployment, Text Mining, Scalability, System Monitoring

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Serverless Agentic Workflows with Amazon Bedrock

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Python Programming, Security Controls

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      디지털 거버넌스

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Market Dynamics, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Data Governance, Emerging Technologies, Governance, Automation, Public Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Enseñar con IA: herramientas

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universiteit Leiden

      세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Incident Management, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Policy Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Storytelling, World History, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Resilience, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      비즈니스와 사회의 글로벌 트렌드

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Finance, International Relations, Political Sciences, Market Trend, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Sociology, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Systems, Economics, Business, Business Economics, Analysis, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On: Packt
    • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
    • Serverless Agentic Workflows with Amazon Bedrock: DeepLearning.AI
    • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne: Dartmouth College
    • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
    • Enseñar con IA: herramientas: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • 세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제: Universiteit Leiden
    • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Kafka

    Kafka is an open-source programming platform developed by the Apache Foundation. It's programmed in Scala and Java. The platform is mostly used in parallel computing and distributed computing, with several computers working on different parts of big data analysis.‎

    Learning Kafka enables you to write parallel programs in order to make applications run faster and to analyze large data sets. Then, you can take your computer science skills deeper by learning concurrent and distributed programming. Or, you can use your big data analytics skills with Kafka to analyze data and create reports for users. Another next step would be to learn how to manage data sets for better integration and processing.‎

    Typical careers that use Kafka are those in parallel computing, functional programming, big data analytics, and other aspects of computer science. The increasing use of machine learning to process big data calls for greater experience with platforms like Kafka. The analytics are particularly useful in biomedical research and in financial analysis. More and more industries are finding ways to pull out information from large sets of data. Also, the skills learned with Kafka can be applied to other big data platforms, such as Google Cloud. Those who will be moving into leadership positions in organizations with large computing environments will also need to be familiar with the relevant platforms, including Kafka.‎

    Kafka requires knowledge of Java, and you can find courses on Coursera to get you started with that. Depending on your interests, you can learn Kafka as part of courses covering big data, distributed computing, machine learning, or data analytics. You can also concentrate on related platforms like Scala or TensorFlow if needed for the computing environment where you work.‎

    Online Kafka courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Kafka skills. Choose from a wide range of Kafka courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Kafka, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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