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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 Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization

      4.8
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Operating Systems Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Security Controls, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Security, CI/CD, Data Processing, Debugging, Real Time Data, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Issue Tracking, Data Storage Technologies, Extract, Transform, Load, Unit Testing, Data Transformation

      4.1
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Document Management, Coordinating, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution, Data Sharing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Version Control

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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Property Management, Project Management, Capital Markets, Market Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Customer Insights, Business-To-Consumer, Technology Strategies, B2B Sales, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
    • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
    • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Google Cloud
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio

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