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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Linux, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Threat Management, Network Security, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Command-Line Interface, Information Systems Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Communication, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      406 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Data Security, User Accounts, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      748 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Automation, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Timelines, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Thinking, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenerativeAI for Customer Success

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Business Process Automation, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Financial Reporting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: EIT Digital
    • AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems: University of California, Davis
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University

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