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    IBM

    Generative AI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Governance, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to battery-management systems

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Systems Engineering, Thermal Management, Control Systems, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Management: Creating the WBS

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Structure, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure

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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development & Self Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Persona Development, Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Work, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, Marketing Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Simulations, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Power, Thermal Management, Control Systems, High Voltage, Probability, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
  • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
  • Project Management: Creating the WBS: Coursera
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • Personality Development & Self Growth: EDUCBA
  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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