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      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Jupyter, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Large Language Modeling, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Debugging, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Test Data

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, English Language, Persuasive Communication, Business Correspondence, Influencing, Business Communication, Negotiation, Marketing Materials, Employee Coaching, Purchasing, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Business Planning, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, New Product Development, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Peer Review, New Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Milestones (Project Management), Innovation, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Analysis & Process Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Management, Business Solutions, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Non-Native Speakers

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Ethics, Writing, Communication, Target Audience, Grammar, English Language, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Strategic Communication, Literacy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, File Management, Editing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Database Design, MySQL, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Creativity, Music History, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Presentations, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Resilience, Music, Contract Negotiation, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Business, Social Media, Revenue Management, Digital Content

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Statistics, Histogram, Pivot Tables And Charts, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution, Graphing, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
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    • Business English: Arizona State University
    • Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM

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