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    Study operations research for solving complex organizational problems. Learn about optimization, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Health Equity Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Firewall, Automation, Information Technology Operations, Application Security, Cloud Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      464 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, European History, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Political Sciences, World History, Oral Expression, Writing, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Discussion Facilitation, Art History, Oral Comprehension, Science and Research

      4.9
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      142 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

      Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, AI Personalization, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Persona Development, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      654 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Systems Design, Dataflow, Cloud Engineering, Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Big Data, Dashboard, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Storage, Data Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      812 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Evaluating Designs with Users

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Decision Making, Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Biology, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Love as a Force for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
    • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español: Google Cloud
    • Evaluating Designs with Users: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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