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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Semiconductors, Physics, Electronics, Radiation Therapy, Science and Research, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Research, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Generative AI, Goal Setting, Business Solutions, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Software Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, System Programming, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Real Time Data

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      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift: Red Hat
    • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
    • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
    • GenAI for Execs & Business Leaders: Formulate Your Use Case: IBM
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden

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