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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Technical Documentation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Employee Training, Generative AI, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Enterprise Security

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      University of Glasgow

      Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

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      83 reviews

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      University of Washington

      Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Research, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Python Programming

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Software Installation

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      Simplilearn

      Behavioral Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Positive Behavior Support, Education Software and Technology, Working With Children

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

    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University
    • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
    • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
    • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (III): Tsinghua University
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
    • Behavioral Marketing: Simplilearn

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