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      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Python Programming

      4.9
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, New Product Development, Prompt Patterns, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Commercialization, Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, OpenAI, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management

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

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      977 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design, Coordination, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Product Improvement, Thought Leadership, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park

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