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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Product Strategy, Regression Analysis, Business Ethics, Computer Vision, Governance

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      4.6
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Transacting on the Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Financial Services, Cryptography, Automation, Contract Management, Security Controls

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      919 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Negociación 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      853 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      311 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Competitive Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      649 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular distributed systems courses

    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Transacting on the Blockchain: INSEAD
    • Negociación 4.0: Universidad Austral
    • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
    • Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London

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