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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Ethics, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Proposal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Employee Retention, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Interviewing Skills, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Security Testing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Health Systems, Community Health, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Community Outreach, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Network Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Digital Communications, General Networking, Peripheral Devices, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      474 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

      Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Time Management, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Legal Strategy, Communication, Calendar Management, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Leadership, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Mitigation, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Workflow Management, Cloud Services, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Planning, Email Marketing, Data Management

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
    • JavaScript Security: Infosec
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
    • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
    • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden

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