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      Google

      Soutien des TI de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Technology Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Safety Training, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Nurse Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Mechanization in Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Construction, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Sustainable Engineering, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Assurance, Vibrations, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Read a Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Unix System Basics

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Shell Script, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Getting Started with Generative AI API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Animations, Tool Calling, Image Quality, File Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Computer Science

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Comprehension

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Adaptability

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Data Presentation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Operating Systems, Lifelong Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Linear Algebra

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
    • Mechanization in Construction: L&T EduTech
    • How to Read a Novel: The University of Edinburgh
    • Unix System Basics: Codio
    • Getting Started with Generative AI API: Codio
    • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp

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