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    Coursera Project Network

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content, OpenAI

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Growth Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Management, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera Project Network
  • Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Applied Calculus with Python: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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