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      University of Michigan

      Sampling People, Networks and Records

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Data Collection, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group

      4.8
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Probability, Cell Biology, Physiology, Electrical Systems

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

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Sustainable Digital Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
    • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Artificial Intelligence: An Overview: Politecnico di Milano
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept: EDUCBA

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