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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Scripting, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

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

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Management, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Service Level, Order Management, Demand Planning, Performance Measurement, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Establishing Team Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Mindfulness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Event Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Cost Management, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Change Control, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Program Management, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Work Breakdown Structure, Functional Design, Contract Management, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Risk Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional writing courses

    • Cybersecurity Management and Compliance: Microsoft
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
    • Spanish Vocabulary Project: University of California, Davis
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Establishing Team Purpose: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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