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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hive, Command-Line Interface, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Java, Databases, MongoDB, IntelliJ IDEA, NoSQL, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Data Representation and Serialization

      Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Application Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Kubernetes, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, Containerization, Docker (Software), OpenAI, LangChain, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, Engineering

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Browser Compatibility, Usability, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development Tools, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Telehealth, Health Informatics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Accounting, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Investments, Equities, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, Software Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      988 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark: Packt
    • Data Representation and Serialization: Packt
    • GenAI Data and Analytics Academy: Starweaver
    • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
    • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera Instructor Network
    • محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University

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