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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Legal Hearings, Adjudication, International Relations, Civil Law, Case Studies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyMongo - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Databases, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, System Monitoring, File Management, System Programming, OS Process Management, Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Blogs, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management, Writing, Editing, Drive Engagement, Proofreading

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Product Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Estimation

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      Duke University

      Data Science Math Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Graphing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives

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      EDUCBA

      Analyze Global Logistics: A Strategic Supply Chain Case

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Supplier Management, Cost Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Octave for Machine Learning: Analyze & Visualize

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Software Installation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operations research courses

    • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
    • PyMongo - Advanced : EDUCBA
    • 6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks: University of Glasgow
    • Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC: EDUCBA
    • SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
    • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Introduction to Calculus: The University of Sydney
    • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
    • Analyze Global Logistics: A Strategic Supply Chain Case: EDUCBA

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