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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Generative AI, LangChain, Responsive Web Design, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Marketing Strategies, Investigation, Business Research

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Compassion, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Journals

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Marketing Materials, Intellectual Property, Account Management, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Brilliant, Passionate You

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Community Development, Positivity, Empathy, Relationship Building, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, OpenAI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Content Creation, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self-starter courses

    • IBM AI Developer: IBM
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera Project Network
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan
    • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft

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