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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Focus Group, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Kaizen Methodology, Kanban Principles, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

      4.7
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Scalability, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Containerization

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Income Tax, Labor Compliance, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

      Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Computer Security, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, General Networking, File Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Disaster Recovery, Technical Support, Software Installation, Computer Hardware

      4.9
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Data Structures

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Emerging Technologies, Automation

      4.7
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      13K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Performance Appraisal, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Performance Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Java, Eclipse (Software), Unit Testing, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Histogram, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Kanban Principles, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Version Control, Agile Project Management, Engineering Software, Software Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Deep Learning, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Estimation, Safety Assurance, Systems Architecture, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Global Positioning Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Spatial Data Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer fundamentals courses

    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Lean Management Fundamentals: Starweaver
    • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
    • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania

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