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      SkillUp

      AI Ethics for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Policies, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Revenue Management, Descriptive Analytics, People Analytics, FinTech, Large Language Modeling, NoSQL, Social Network Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Public Key Infrastructure, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Digital Transformation, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Risk Analysis

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Advertising with Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, Paid media, Bidding, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      The Addicted Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Public Health

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

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Performance Testing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Target Audience, Data Collection, Brand Management

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      University of Michigan

      Influencing People

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • AI Ethics for the Workplace: SkillUp
    • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson
    • Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You: Skillshare
    • Advertising with Meta: Meta
    • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
    • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Influencing People: University of Michigan

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