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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Linear Circuits 1: DC Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Spreadsheet Software, User Experience, Data Management, Databases, Google Cloud Platform, User Experience Design, Cloud Applications, Mobile Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Model, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Databases, Distributed Computing Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Machine Learning, Apache

      4.6
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      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Software Engineering, Leadership and Management, User Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Linux

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Planning, Entrepreneurship

      4.9
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, General Accounting, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      560 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business Process Management, Performance Management, Product Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Generative AI in Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Linear Circuits 1: DC Analysis: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
    • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit

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