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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computing for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing

      4.6
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

      4.6
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, Data Store, LLM Application, Text Mining, Generative AI, Databases, Database Development, OpenAI, Database Management, Semantic Web, Data Storage Technologies, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Resource Allocation, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Maven Analytics

      Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ChatGPT, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Business, Target Market, Competitive Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Branding, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Ideation, Solution Design, Brainstorming, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Automation for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, Process Design, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
    • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics
    • Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors: University of North Texas
    • Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
    • Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera Project Network

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