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    Learn basic Chinese language skills for beginners. Understand essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar for everyday communication in Mandarin.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Components, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Structures, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Simulation and Simulation Software

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Developing a Leadership Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Relationship Building, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Risk Management and Financial Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nestlé

      Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المالية لغير الخبراء الماليين

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Accounting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
    • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
    • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Developing a Leadership Framework: Kennesaw State University
    • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University

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