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      Duke University

      Python Essentials for MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flows, Benchmarking, Spreadsheet Software

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Market Share, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data Literacy, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      640 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

    • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
    • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
    • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
    • Getting Started with R: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
    • Introduction to Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network

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