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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Matlab, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphical Tools, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Image Quality, Proposal Development, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Google Workspace, File Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, C and C++, Build Tools, Electrical Engineering, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Outbreaks and Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Case Studies, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Semiconductors, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB: MathWorks
    • 3.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cúbico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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