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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Design Research, Usability, Responsive Web Design, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Revisão Sistemática e Meta-análise

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Clinical Research, Peer Review, Data Quality, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Risk Analysis

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

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Data Management, Business Intelligence Software, Consolidation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Productivity Software, Financial Modeling, Loans

      4.9
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Data Science Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Structures, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Email Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Social Media, Information Architecture, Generative AI, User Experience

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Research, Science and Research, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Revisão Sistemática e Meta-análise: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
    • Data Science Foundations: IBM
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis

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