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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Video Production, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Encryption Standard, Banking, Machine Learning, New Business Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of California, Davis

      Quantitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Engineering Software, Professional Development, Application Development, LinkedIn, Relationship Building, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Design, Software Testing, Professionalism, DevOps, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Git (Version Control System)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Reliability, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Design, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Design, System Programming, Software Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Performance Testing, Software Documentation

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      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EDHEC Business School

      Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IMD - International Institute for Management Development

      Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Analytics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Vertex AI Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Design, Application Lifecycle Management, Performance Tuning, Application Development, Application Deployment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Collaboration, Organizational Change, Communication, Adaptability, Telecommuting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
    • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
    • Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals: IMD - International Institute for Management Development
    • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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