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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Collaborative Software, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Data Collection, LLM Application, Behavioral Economics, Analytics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Physics, Probability & Statistics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Tools for Security Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Designing Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Functional Specification, Knowledge Transfer, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Uso de datos en las organizaciones del S.XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, Analytics, Big Data, Small Data, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Quality, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Blazor for Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Validation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Primeros Pasos con Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Editing, Writing, Document Management, Multimedia, Entrepreneurship, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Graphic Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Team Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Coordination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      游戏产业概论

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Production Process, New Product Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Legal Risk, Product Management, Product Planning, Business, Entrepreneurship, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Global Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Product Marketing, Art History, Computer Hardware, Case Studies

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Variance Analysis

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business writing courses

    • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
    • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
    • Uso de datos en las organizaciones del S.XXI: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
    • Primeros Pasos con Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University

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