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      VMware

      Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Firewall, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Cloud Management

      4.7
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      464 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Technical Drawing, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Metrics, Augmented Reality, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Blockchain Business Models

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Encryption, Technology Strategies, Business Logic, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Public Key Infrastructure, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Due Diligence, Network Protocols

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESCP Business School

      Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      E-Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Philanthropy, Case Studies, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Business Strategy

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blockchain Business Models: Duke University
    • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University

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