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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Capital Expenditure, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Large Language Modeling, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, IT Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Production, Business Transformation, Information Technology, Production Planning, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, System Implementation, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Technology Roadmaps

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Matrix Management

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, European History, Discussion Facilitation, Human Learning

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Machine Learning

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Team Motivation, Influencing, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Business Leadership

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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how things work courses

  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
  • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • Project Management Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM

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