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      EDUCBA

      Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

      4.9
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Health Systems, Generative AI, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building GenAI Applications and Agents

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering Tools, Python Programming

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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Game Design, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Actuarial Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, LLM Application, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      R: Design & Evaluate Random Forests for Attrition

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workforce Management, Advanced Analytics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Social and Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Unilever

      Measurement and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Software Design Patterns, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Performance Management, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scientific Visualization, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

    • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
    • AI Agents in Healthcare and Capstone: University of Colorado System
    • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
    • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • R: Design & Evaluate Random Forests for Attrition: EDUCBA
    • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe

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