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

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows

      4.9
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      205 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Accounting Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Business Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Regression Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environment, Physics, Biology, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      566 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Infectious Diseases, Respiration, Mental Health Therapies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      财务会计概论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
    • Using Google Forms to Analyze User Research Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje: Universidad de Palermo
    • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
    • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • 财务会计概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania

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