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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Planning and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Planning, File Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Plan Execution, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Data Storage Technologies, Design, Data Storage, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Requirements Analysis

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disability Awareness and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Structural Analysis, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Communication Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technology Strategies, Computer Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Equities

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to GitHub Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Concept Of Operations, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
    • Project Planning and Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
    • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
    • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
    • Programming with Java: Amazon

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