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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Electrical Power, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Market Data, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Project Design, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Business Planning, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Logo Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master Unity Game Physics: Apply, Simulate & Transform

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Animation and Game Design, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Python Basics and Core Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Style Guides

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Engineering and Product Design Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, Design Specifications, Ideation, User Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Engineering with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Document Management, Database Management Systems, Data Storage Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Firewall

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      People Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Planning, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Predictive Analytics, Network Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Built Environment Sustainability Assesment : Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
    • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
    • Master Unity Game Physics: Apply, Simulate & Transform: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
    • Python Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
    • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI Engineering with LLMs: IBM

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