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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Database Design, MySQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Star Schema, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Jupyter, Data Security

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Storytelling, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Research, Business Writing, Decision Making, Business Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Coordinating, Organizational Change, Business Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Writing, Personal Attributes, Action Oriented, Personal Development, Recruitment, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Keyword Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Creation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Copywriting, Multimedia, Branding, Video Production, Business Ethics, Storytelling, Writing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Branding, E-Commerce, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Content, Web Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Modeling, Web Design and Development, Marketing Strategies, Business Planning, Business Operations, Value Propositions, Content Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Trend Analysis

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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, Business Process, Risk Analysis, Backlogs, Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Benchmarking, Process Mapping, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Enterprise Architecture

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Data Management and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Accounting, Information Management, Accrual Accounting, Data Access, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Asset, Data Analysis, Digital Assets, Data Quality, Asset Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
    • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York
    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia

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