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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Economics, Production Management, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Price Negotiation, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Social Sciences, Tax

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Communication

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Data Visualization, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, SQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Automation

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Oncology, Research, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Physical Science, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology

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

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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Endpoint Detection and Response, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Technical Writing, Vulnerability Management, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Natural Resource Management, Construction, Continuous Monitoring

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Life Sciences, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Technical Writing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Environment, Natural Language Processing

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Mediation, Policy Analysis

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Quality, Business Analytics, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London

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