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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Presentations, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Introduction to Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scalability

      4.6
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Management, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Financial Services, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Innovation, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      680 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Capital, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, People Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Virtual Reality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      865 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Ideation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Database Design, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Love as a Force for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Relationship Building, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Finance and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Procurement, English Language, Business Writing, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Economics, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
    • Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services: INSEAD
    • ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección: IESE Business School
    • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford University

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