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      IBM

      Generative AI for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Information Privacy, Technical Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis, Mitigation, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Database Design, MySQL, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Coordinating, Organizational Change, Business Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, IBM DB2, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Economics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Social and Human Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Linux, IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Active Directory, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Malware Protection, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Testing

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

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      Meta

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Persona Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Channel, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Research, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      936 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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