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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Automation

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Software Design, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Literacy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Language Competency, Constructive Feedback, Design Elements And Principles, Learning Theory, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Software Design, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Software Design Patterns, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology

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

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      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Server Side, Application Deployment, React Redux, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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

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      IBM

      IBM JavaScript Backend

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Server Side, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Research, User Research, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM

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