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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Data Storage, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración para obtener resultados

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Quality Management, Strategic Leadership, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Smart Goals, Goal Setting

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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Closing the Deal

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Mastering Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Administration, Windows Servers, Security Management

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing, Amazon CloudWatch, Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

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

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      Packt

      Windows Admin Center

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Cloud Management, Security Controls, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix, System Software, System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

    • Linux Commands & Shell Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Administración para obtener resultados: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Dell Technologies Closing the Deal: Dell
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
    • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Windows Admin Center: Packt

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