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      Starweaver

      Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Manufacturing and Production, Six Sigma Methodology, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Production Management, Manufacturing Processes, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Automation Engineering, Operations Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Interoperability

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Propositions, Information Technology, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

      4.6
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Java, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Secure Coding, Application Development, Business Logic, Problem Solving, Software Design Documents, Collaborative Software, Persona Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Project Management, Workflow Management, Large Language Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Planning, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Documentation, Content Creation, Risk Management, Business Ethics, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Micrometer, Artificial Intelligence

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The George Washington University

      Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Training, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

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

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      SkillUp

      Business Analyst (ECBA) Certificate Preparation 

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Business Process, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular process improvement courses

    • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide : Starweaver
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI for Project Managers: IBM
    • Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology: University of Minnesota
    • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University

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