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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Legal Research

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Data intelligence for businesses and managers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Management, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Business Transformation, Business Analytics, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Compliance Management, Big Data, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Growth Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, Business, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in the Workplace: Policies, Ethics, and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Challenges of Modern Caregiving

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Supply And Demand, Healthcare Ethics, Community and Social Work, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Flow, Health Policy, Market Dynamics, Health Care, Health Administration, Stakeholder Analysis, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, Information Technology, Business Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Databricks to Local LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Extract, Transform, Load, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, LLM Application, Data Pipelines, Large Language Modeling, Apache Spark, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, CI/CD, Machine Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations: University of Lausanne
  • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
  • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Data intelligence for businesses and managers: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Generative AI in the Workplace: Policies, Ethics, and Risks: University of Michigan
  • The Challenges of Modern Caregiving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz

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