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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation 

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Business Requirements, Business Process, Needs Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Application Deployment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Web Content

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    AnalĂ­tica de Procesos: OptimizaciĂłn desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Simulation and Simulation Software, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    653 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, Advertising, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

    ¿Qué hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Target Market, Digital Advertising, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Media Strategy, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cash Flows, Web Analytics, Market Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Supply Chain Digitization: Strategy and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation Management, Digital Transformation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Inventory and Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Order Fulfillment, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Operations, Process Optimization, Strategic Thinking, Internet Of Things, Blockchain

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation : SkillUp
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online: University of California, Irvine
  • AnalĂ­tica de Procesos: OptimizaciĂłn desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Automation: Edureka
  • Search Engine Marketing: Simplilearn
  • ÂżQuĂ© hacer con tu estrategia digital en tiempos de cambio?: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

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