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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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      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Research, World History, Social Studies, Culture, European History, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      660 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Justice, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts, World History

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Functional Programming with Java and Threads

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Functional Design, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, European History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Writing, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Princeton University

      Analytic Combinatorics

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
    • Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation: Macquarie University
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
    • Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity: University of Copenhagen

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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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