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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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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Complete OpenAI JS APIs Course - Build 15 Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Real Time Data, Web Applications, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Javascript, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching

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

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      SCCM Installation & Client Configuration

      Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Hyper-V, Enterprise Architecture, System Implementation, Configuration Management, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Automation, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hive, Command-Line Interface, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Java, Databases, MongoDB, IntelliJ IDEA, NoSQL, Application Deployment

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Git and GitHub: Version Control for Modern Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Jenkins, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development, Code Review, Application Security, Key Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Complete OpenAI JS APIs Course - Build 15 Projects: Packt
    • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University
    • Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python: University of Pittsburgh
    • SCCM Installation & Client Configuration: Packt
    • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8: Packt
    • Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast: EDUCBA
    • Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark: Packt

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