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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Data Analysis Software, Medical Science and Research, Analysis, Life Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Integration and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

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      Vanderbilt University

      OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Expense Reports, Test Case, Scenario Testing

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Relationship Building

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Research, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
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      University of Michigan

      Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Business and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Sustainable Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Good

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Mitigation, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Contenido de las matemáticas de primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Mathematics Education, Geometry, Systems Of Measurement, General Mathematics, Graphing

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

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

    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
    • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
    • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen

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