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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Financial Trading, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Market Trend, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Content Marketing, Newsletters, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, HubSpot CRM, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Goal Setting, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations

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

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      Meta

      Social Media Management

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Content Management, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Facebook, Storytelling, Calendar Management, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Decision Making, People Development, Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Team Motivation, Goal Setting

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

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      Google

      Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, Generative AI, Innovation, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Code Review, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Issue Tracking, Software Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Management Training And Development, Design Thinking, Analysis, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Analytics, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, File Management

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

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Data Sharing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, File Management

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Care, People Management, Leadership and Management, Health Disparities, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

    • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google
    • Social Media Management : Meta
    • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces: DeepLearning.AI
    • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
    • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft

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