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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Social Network Analysis, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de explorador de datos a analista

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Application Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Dependency Analysis, Web Applications, Continuous Monitoring, OS Process Management, Debugging, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Microservices, DevOps, Security Controls, Network Model, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Network Administration, Scalability

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Data Literacy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Technical Communication, Histogram

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

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    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    A Organização Centrada na Jornada do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Methodology, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Process Design, Value Propositions, Business Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PepsiCo

    Water Governance & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Water Quality, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    How to Identify Your Target Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Development, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Cognitive and Experiential Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information theory courses

  • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
  • Python: de explorador de datos a analista: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Docker: LearnKartS
  • Data Literacy in Practice: SAS
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • A Organização Centrada na Jornada do Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Water Governance & Economics: PepsiCo
  • How to Identify Your Target Audience: Coursera Instructor Network

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