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    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Facility Management, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Business Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, Data Analysis, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Health Technology, Contract Management, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Structure

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn to Draw

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Creativity

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Responsible AI, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Data Ethics, Automation, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Human Centered Design, Proposal Development, Creativity, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning

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

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Restful API, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conformando tu estrategia digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management: The State University of New York
  • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
  • Generative AI for Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
  • MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development: EDUCBA
  • Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women : Goldman Sachs
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
  • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud

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