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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Financial Modeling, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, E-Commerce, Finance

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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Technology Strategies, Economic Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Research, Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, World History, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM)

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Decision Making

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

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Nursing, Health Education, Safety Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), System Implementation, Education Software and Technology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Empathy

      4.5
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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Overcoming Dyslexia

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, School Psychology, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Diagnostic Tests, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Learning Strategies, Child Development, Advocacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

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      University of California, Davis

      Equine Welfare and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London
    • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile
    • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
    • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University

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