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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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      SkillUp

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Technical Communication, Decision Making

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming

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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Machine Learning for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Developing the SIR Model

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

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

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programming Fundamentals in Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Trigonometry

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

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales II

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence

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

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      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Performance Metric

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, R (Software), Analytical Skills, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

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

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

    • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
    • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
    • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
    • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
    • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
    • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota

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