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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

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      203 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Computer Security Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Architecture

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation, Editing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Technology Strategies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Safety Culture, Data Strategy, Organizational Change, Change Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Culture Transformation, People Management, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Service Level

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Presentations, Business, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Customer Acquisition Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Financial Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      755 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Image Processing for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Engineering Practices, Water Sustainability, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for A Better World

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Evolution: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Concept Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Editing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
    • Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
    • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania

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