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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 at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Media ethics & governance

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      577 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      AI & Law

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration, Financial Market

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Systems Integration, Capacity Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Marketing Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, SQL

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Text Mining in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
    • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentos de estadística aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
    • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
    • AI & Law : Lund University
    • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL: Meta
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University

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