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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Business Consulting, Strategic Thinking, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Value Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis

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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    434 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC India

    PwC GST Taxation Executive

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Records, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Auditing, Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Compliance Management, Billing, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Record Keeping, Registration, Records Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, Logistics Management, Business Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Payment Systems, Financial Trading, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Strategic Decision-Making, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, World History, Business Strategy, Service Level

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    751 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Interviewing Skills, Planning, Student Services, Detail Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    518 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    AI in Healthcare Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Patient-centered Care, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Tuning, Feature Engineering, Risk Modeling, Data Validation, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american government courses

  • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
  • PwC GST Taxation Executive: PwC India
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera Project Network
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota

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