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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 California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

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

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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Design Strategies, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Quality Control

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

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation, Process Mapping, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

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      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Building Data Lakes on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Visualization, Data Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Data Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Amazon S3, Query Languages, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Data Science, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      608 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Managing Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Communication

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

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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

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      HEC Paris

      Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Algorithms

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

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    • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
    • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
    • Building Data Lakes on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers: HEC Paris
    • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts

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