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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Oral Expression, Research, Interviewing Skills, Grammar, English Language, Vocabulary, Electronic Media, Media and Communications, Digital Publishing, Editing, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Derivatives

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      UX Research and Information Architecture 

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Design Research, Qualitative Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Survey Creation, Tree Maps

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, File Management, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Sciences, Public Speaking, Information Management, Goal Setting, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Analytical Skills, Writing, Communication

      4.9
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Management, Ledgers (Accounting)

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Order Fulfillment, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Product Promotion, Marketing Strategies, Brand Strategy, Market Trend, Web Analytics, Market Research, Target Audience

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Spatial Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Scrum Master Certification

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Behavior-Driven Development, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, DevSecOps, DevOps, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Program Management, Agile Product Development, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Management Reporting, Scrum (Software Development)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Accruals, Market Data, Investments, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Market Research, Talent Sourcing, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Research, Technology Strategies, Business Ethics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Development, Data Collection, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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 operations research courses

    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
    • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
    • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
    • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
    • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
    • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

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