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      Packt

      Six Sigma White Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data Science Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Modeling, Cloud Computing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Detección de objetos

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Development, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Histogram, Feature Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The State University of New York

      Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Hospitality and Food Services, Facility Operations, Event Planning, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Community Outreach, Event Marketing, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Policy, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Pharmacokinetics

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design Specifications, Persona Development, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Ideation, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
    • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
    • Detección de objetos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York
    • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
    • Pharmacokinetics: Novartis

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