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      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Sciences, Bidding, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Behavioral Economics, Semantic Web, Economics, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Online Advertising, Market Analysis, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAS

      Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Application Design, Business Process, UI Components, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Liquidation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Structure, Depreciation, Business Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workflow Management, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      530 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Value-Based Care, Health Policy, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Patient-centered Care, Data Analysis Software, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game design courses

    • 人群与网络 : Peking University
    • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
    • Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions: Microsoft
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
    • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania

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