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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Marketers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Ideation, Paid media, Strategic Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Validation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, HVAC, Building Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Periodic Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Content Management, Animations, Game Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Supply Chain & Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Business Operations, Project Design, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Inventory Management System, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Wiring Diagram, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Low Voltage, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Graph Theory, Differential Equations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera Instructor Network
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    • Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
    • 機器學習基石下 (Machine Learning Foundations)---Algorithmic Foundations: National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Precalculus: Periodic Functions: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
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