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      IBM

      Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Seeking Investment Alpha

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Decision Making, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Blockchain System

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Data Sharing, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Version Control, Data Validation, Real Estate

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Business Case for ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Environment Health And Safety, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Goal Setting

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Chemistry

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

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      The State University of New York

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Market Data, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Financial Services, System Programming

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

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, Cryptography, Education and Training, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

    • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
    • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera Project Network
    • Concepts in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • The Blockchain System: University of California, Irvine
    • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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