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

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      Microsoft

      Perform data science with Azure Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis

      3.2
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Google Forms to Analyze User Research Data

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Analysis, Data Analysis, Mobile Banking, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Comércio Internacional

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Transportation Operations, International Relations, Transportation Management, Tax Laws, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Global Marketing, Logistics Management, Export Control, Competitive Analysis, Insurance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      L’IA pour tous

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Recruitment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in the Western World

      Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Perform data science with Azure Databricks: Microsoft
    • Using Google Forms to Analyze User Research Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Comércio Internacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • L’IA pour tous: DeepLearning.AI

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