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    • D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Creative Thinking, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      503 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Advanced Competitive Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      875 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Enterprise Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems, Change Management, Organizational Change, System Implementation, Business Process, Business Management, Business, Project Design, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      798 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Research, Immigration Law, Demography, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Adobe

      Generative AI Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      985 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Estate, Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management, Market Trend, Asset Management, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Investigation, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Advanced Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
    • Enterprise Systems: University of Minnesota
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder

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