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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Decoding Nutrition Labels

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ChatGPT - Uses and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education and Training, Innovation, Creativity, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical Ventilation, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Data Modeling, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Automation, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Agentic systems, Cyber Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, System Design and Implementation, Differential Equations, Computer Science

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    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    The Final Solution to the Jewish Question

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Economía del Cambio Climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Supply And Demand, Tax Laws, International Relations, Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, World History, Big Data, Market Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 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 american history courses

  • Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption: University of Michigan
  • Decoding Nutrition Labels: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ChatGPT - Uses and Strategies: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building : L&T EduTech
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
  • The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: Yad Vashem

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