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      AI Business School

      Introduction to AI for sales professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Sales Strategy, Risk Management, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Automation

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Databases

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Marketing Analytics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Management, Customer Insights, Dashboard, Marketing Effectiveness, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      892 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Grammar, Augmented Reality, Automation, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Problem Management, Incident Management, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Release Management, Service Management, Change Management, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Workflow Management, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Supervised Learning

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular literacy courses

    • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
    • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
    • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
    • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1: The University of Tokyo
    • ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
    • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University

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