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    Coursera

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Cost Management, Compliance Management, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Mechanical Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Precision Medicine, Machine Learning Software, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Product Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Technical Design, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Business Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    623 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, No-Code Development, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Automation, Performance Measurement, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, Business Workflow Analysis, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Performance Management

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • What is Procure to Pay: Coursera
  • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • GenAI in Data Analytics: Meta
  • AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy: Coursera
  • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp

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