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      University of Michigan

      Intermediate PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Foundations for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, Application Deployment, Microservices, User Accounts, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, IBM Cloud, Containerization, React.js, Web Services, Javascript

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Evaluating User Interfaces

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Learning Management Systems, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Global Health Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      Starweaver

      Business Process Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Project Scoping, Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Dataflow, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

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

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Philosophy Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Graphical Tools

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
    • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Evaluating User Interfaces: University of Minnesota
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
    • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network

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