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      New York University

      Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Unilever

      Measurement and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Resource Utilization, System Requirements, Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Performance Metric, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Docker (Software), Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Azure DevOps, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Containerization, Microservices, User Interface (UI), UI Components, ASP.NET, DevOps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Development Testing, Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Version Control

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, File Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Management, Animations, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Simulations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, NoSQL, Server Side, Authentications, Scalability, Application Deployment, Database Application, Middleware, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Databases, Javascript, Application Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Advanced Data Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

    • Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
    • Introduction to AI: Key Concepts and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
    • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist: Packt
    • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM

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