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      Imperial College London

      Using Data for Healthcare Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Care Management, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Materials science, PIC Microcontrollers, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Box Plots, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      IA en el Deporte: El Enfoque de un Club

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Personalized Service, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Analytical Skills, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Health Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Data Security, User Experience

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Product Development, Value Propositions, Product Design, Stakeholder Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX)

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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Network Routing, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Capacity Management, Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Business Process Modeling with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Using Data for Healthcare Improvement: Imperial College London
    • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
    • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IA en el Deporte: El Enfoque de un Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
    • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga: Coursera Project Network
    • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
    • Procurement Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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