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    Study operations research for solving complex organizational problems. Learn about optimization, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Project Finance, Risk Management, Decision Making

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Requirements Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial contemporánea

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Embedded Systems, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Systems Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, Operations Research, Analysis, Demand Planning, Network Analysis, Econometrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Data & Finance for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Working Capital, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      465 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles

      4.1
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Service Management, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

      4.6
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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

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      University of California San Diego

      User Experience: Research & Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial contemporánea: Universidad de los Andes
    • Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons: École Polytechnique
    • Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego

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