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      Illinois Tech

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Network Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Intellectual Property, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Terraform for absolute beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement

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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      UX (User Experience) Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC

      Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Pricing Strategy in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Characterization

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Image Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Production Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Research

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges: University of Michigan
    • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
    • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project: PwC
    • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota

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