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    Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Medical History Documentation, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      M

      MedCerts

      The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Biology, Health Information Management, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, Workflow Management, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Project Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Assistance, Contraindication, Patient Safety

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Basics of Cisco Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Configuration Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Banking and Financial Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Banking, Risk Management, FinTech, Retail Banking, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Balance Sheet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
    • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts
    • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera Instructor Network

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