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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Art History, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Color Theory, Creativity, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Peer Review

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

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications

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

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Work Breakdown Structure, Artificial Intelligence, Team Oriented, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      603 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Virtual Environment, Query Languages

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Generative AI for Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI for Project Managers: IBM
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
    • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM

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