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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Design, Architectural Design, Journalism, Social Justice, Electronic Media, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Multimedia, Storytelling, Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Information Architecture, Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Research, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, User Research, Usability Testing, Web Design, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, Verification And Validation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Datamaps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Application Deployment, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Business Modeling, Data Mapping, Business Analytics, SQL

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Workforce Development, Applied Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, Business Process Automation, Social Studies, Innovation, Data Collection, Automation, Data Security, Human Machine Interfaces, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Business Transformation, New Product Development, Innovation, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, IT Management, Customer Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Business Strategy, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Teaching, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Grammar, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, English Language, Motivational Skills, Classroom Management, Presentations, Language Learning, Drive Engagement, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Psychological Evaluations, Rapport Building, First Aid, Emergency Services, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management

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

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Test Case, Prototyping, Maintainability, Application Development, Application Frameworks, CI/CD, Java, Artificial Intelligence, Java Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Data Ethics, DevSecOps, Test Case, Prototyping, Maintainability, Application Development, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Code Review, Technical Writing, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Customer experience improvement, Technical Product Management, ChatGPT, Risk Management, AI Personalization, New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Innovation, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Large Language Modeling

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
    • Google AI Essentials: Google
    • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM

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