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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

      4.3
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Applications in Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Threat Detection, Data Centers, Threat Management, OSI Models, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Encryption, Computer Security, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Smart Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Solution Design, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
    • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Applications in Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
    • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
    • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo

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