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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI

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      Packt

      CyberPatriot

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Linux Commands, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Computer Hardware, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, Mobile Development, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, Style Guides, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Storage, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Labor Compliance, Payroll, Generative AI, Employee Retention

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Managers: Personalizing Client Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Client Services, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Customer Communications Management, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, Communication, ChatGPT, Scalability, HubSpot CRM, Predictive Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Acute Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, System Design and Implementation, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intro to AngularJS

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Javascript, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, JSON, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Data Mapping, Routing Protocols, Restful API

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Agentic AI Fundamentals with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      NLP – Machine Learning Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI: IBM
    • CyberPatriot: Packt
    • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp EdTech
    • Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments: Packt
    • GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Account Managers: Personalizing Client Engagement: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity: Packt
    • Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems: Packt
    • Intro to AngularJS: Packt

    Frequently Asked Questions about World History

    By learning about world history, you will gain insight into how countries and cultures have evolved over time. You can then use this knowledge to make predictions on how the world will continue to change and how best to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Learning about history can also deepen your appreciation for humanity's past accomplishments and help you understand your own cultural roots.‎

    Learning about world history can prepare you for a career as a historical consultant, archivist, historical author, journalist, or professor. Historical consultants use their research skills and in-depth knowledge of past events to offer guidance and information to clients. Their clients may include artists, businesses, and people who are researching their own lineage. Archivists are responsible for researching, storing, and displaying artifacts and historical documents. These professionals often work in museums, libraries, or other facilities that collect and maintain historical records. Historical authors research historical events and present them as clear narratives. Authors aim to give readers unique insights and fresh perspectives on the past or argue in favor of a particular viewpoint. Journalists are tasked with reporting on recent events; however, a strong understanding of history allows them to put newer events into clearer context for audiences. Professors pass on their knowledge to students in colleges and universities. Professors may specialize in the history of a particular region or a specific time period.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you learn about broad time periods in history or specific events. Some courses focus on consequential events, such as the French Revolution and the Holocaust. Others look at the long-term evolution of regions such as Egypt, Israel, and the American South. You can also find lessons that focus on historical shifts in art, war, politics, and language.‎

    Online World History courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new World History skills. Choose from a wide range of World History courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in World History, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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