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Politecnico di Milano
Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms
(Digital) data are often considered the new oil. Companies often exploit them building platforms, involving different sets of users that generate data – for example, enjoying a digital service through a mobile app – and other organizations that see value in those data and wish to leverage them. This module of the “Platform Thinking” series aims to assess the role of data in digital platforms. We are talking about companies – like social networks – that exploit data to offer personalized advertising or personalized experiences – in services like Netflix or Spotify – but even companies that offer data to external partners for other purposes, like fitness apps that share data with pharmaceutical companies or other health companies. This is a widely intriguing but also a slippery topic, given the amount of data-related scandals we lived over the last few years. Therefore, this course aims to assess the strategies and tactics to exploit data through platforms, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of creating and managing data-driven opportunities. In doing so, we will consider the ethical and policy implications – and related opportunities – to have a transparent and trustable relationship with the end-users. Finally, we will position the data within the platform thinking process.
Tel Aviv University
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I
This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the Arab state system. The course will review the rise and retreat of Arab nationalism, the problems of internal cohesion of the Arab states, issues of religion and state, and the evolution of Islamist politics. We will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context. Please note that there is a second part to this course which is a direct extension of this part. We highly recommend to continue to the second part after you finish this one (https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-middle-east-2/home/info). This course will temporarily close for enrollment from March 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2022. During this time, the course will be closed for new enrolments. All of the course materials will continue to be able available to previously enrolled learners; however, the course staff will not provide support in the Discussion Forums during this period. Best, The Tel Aviv University Team
Universidad de Palermo
Introducción a la Neurociencia
¿Qué es la neurociencia? ¿Cuáles son sus objetivos? ¿Cómo está compuesto y cómo funciona tu cerebro? ¿De qué modo incide sobre tus conductas y comportamientos? ¿Cómo se interrelacionan el cerebro y la mente? ¿Qué son los neurotransmisores y qué tipos de neurotransmisores existen? ¿Qué son las neuronas? En este curso te aproximarás al mundo de la neurociencia encontrando respuestas a estas y otras preguntas. A lo largo de los módulos, dispondrás de videos, lecturas y diversos cuestionarios para que puedas ir apropiándote de conceptos e ideas fundamentales de este campo y, así, conocerte mejor. Los objetivos generales de este curso son: • Caracterizar la neurociencia como disciplina, reconociendo aspectos que investiga y sus objetivos. • Reconocer aspectos generales del sistema nervioso y del cerebro en particular, atendiendo a su relación con la conducta y el comportamiento humano. • Conocer las bases neurobiológicas del funcionamiento cerebral, reflexionando sobre las interrelaciones entre el cerebro y la mente. • Comprender nociones y conceptos fundamentales del campo de la neurociencia.
Skillshare
CapCut for Desktop: Ultimate Editing for Reels & TikTok
Are you new to video editing and just the feeling of having to learn it seems overwhelming and complicated? Not after you take this course with Enrico Luzi! You will learn everything you need to know to easily create short-form video content for your social media platforms using a free and fun software on your desktop / notebook called Capcut. Capcut is an easy-to-use but super powerful tool for video editing, and it can take your videos to the next level. Throughout the class, you will learn a range of video editing skills: * How to create and set up a new project * Adding videos, sounds, and text on the timeline * How to animate position, size, speed * Engaging users with fun music and sound effects * Generating easy auto captions * Making it all more dynamic with effects and transitions * Adjusting light and colors So you'll go from the basics to more advanced techniques for creating engaging and entertaining video content. You will learn how to edit and enhance your videos with various effects and transitions, add text and captions, and use sound and music to make them even more immersive. You will also learn how to use the video inspector to adjust parameters such as rotation, stabilization, and masking. We won't forget to explore features such as stickers, color filters and LUTs, stabilization, and much more. Who's this course for: This course is designed for beginner video editors or creators of all kinds looking to improve their skills and create professional-looking videos for their social media platforms. Whether you're creating content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok, this course will give you the tools and techniques to make your videos stand out and engage your audience. Hi, I'm Enrico Luzi! I'm a passionate digital content creator with many years of experience producing multimedia content for a wide range of clients, such as Oppo and AirBnb, and self-publication. Throughout my career, I've been creating engaging video content for various platforms and learned how to use video to entertain, educate, and inspire viewers. What do you need for this class? All you need is a desktop or notebook computer, PC or Mac; Capcut will work even on very old machines, being a very lightweight software with many features to make editing super smooth. By the end of this class, you will be able to create professional-looking videos that will grab your audience's attention. You will have the skills and techniques to create unique short-form video content. So if you're ready to take your video editing skills to the next level, join me on this journey of discovery with Capcut. Instructor bio: Enrico Luzi is a landscape and commercial photographer and videomaker who helps brands tell their stories through compelling visuals. Originally trained as an engineer in Brazil, a transformative backpacking trip across South America inspired him to pursue a creative path and build a location-independent business behind the lens. Today, Enrico combines his professional practice with teaching, sharing photography and videography techniques to make technology an ally in visual storytelling. Based in Bologna, Italy, he creates courses designed to empower learners with both the technical skills and creative mindset needed to bring their ideas to life.
University of Michigan
Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python
This course will introduce the learner to information visualization basics, with a focus on reporting and charting using the matplotlib library. The course will start with a design and information literacy perspective, touching on what makes a good and bad visualization, and what statistical measures translate into in terms of visualizations. The second week will focus on the technology used to make visualizations in python, matplotlib, and introduce users to best practices when creating basic charts and how to realize design decisions in the framework. The third week will be a tutorial of functionality available in matplotlib, and demonstrate a variety of basic statistical charts helping learners to identify when a particular method is good for a particular problem. The course will end with a discussion of other forms of structuring and visualizing data. This course should be taken after Introduction to Data Science in Python and before the remainder of the Applied Data Science with Python courses: Applied Machine Learning in Python, Applied Text Mining in Python, and Applied Social Network Analysis in Python.
Coursera
Data Science Challenge
In this coding challenge, you'll compete with other learners to achieve the highest prediction accuracy on a machine learning problem. You'll use Python and a Jupyter Notebook to work with a real-world dataset and build a prediction or classification model. Important Information: How to register? To participate, you’ll need to complete simple steps. First, click the “Start Project” button to register. Next, you’ll need to create a Coursera Skills Profile, which only takes a few minutes. We’ll send you a profile link the week of the challenge. When does the challenge start? The coding challenge begins Friday, June 30th, at 8 AM (PST) and closes Sunday, July 2nd, at 11:59 PM (PST). If you’re registered, you’ll receive a reminder email on the challenge start date. Please note this is a timed competition. Once the challenge is unlocked, you’ll have 72 hours to complete it. You can submit as many times as you would like within this timeframe. What will the winners receive? Participants will be evaluated based on their model’s prediction accuracy. The top 20% of participants will receive an achievement badge on their Coursera Skills Profile, highlighting their performance to recruiters. The top 100 performers will get complimentary access to select Data Science courses. All participants can showcase their projects to potential employers on their Coursera Skills Profile. Winners will be notified by email the week of July 17th. Good luck, and have fun!
Rice University
Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management
Scope, time, and cost management are at the heart of successful project management. This course will give you the tools to develop a project scope, schedule and budget and then status them to predict project performance. Throughout the course, you will learn about change management and techniques to implement it. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Create a requirements document • Create a Project Scope Statement • Identify ways to control the scope of the project • Decompose the work and develop work packages • Create a Work Breakdown Structure • Develop a Critical Path Schedule • Review types of cost estimates and identify whether they are “top down or bottom up” • Review budgets, contingencies and reserves • Calculate planned and earned values to compare with actual cost • Perform a cost and schedule analysis Each week you will prepare a key deliverable for the project plan based on a provided Case Study. These deliverables include: • Project Scope Statement • Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS dictionary • Critical Path schedule sequence diagram • Bar Chart Schedule (Gantt Chart) • Project Cost Estimate • Project Status using an Earned Value Calculation All of this will position you to set up a plan to control your next assignment or your next project whether this is as the project manager or as an area leader. Rice Center for Engineering Leadership is a Registered Education Provider through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Learners who complete this course on the Certificate track will be awarded 14 hours of Profession Development Units. These are recognized by PMI for continuing education or can be applied toward the 35 hours of education required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
University of California, Irvine
The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable single-board computer that you will use to design and develop fun and practical IoT devices while learning programming and computer hardware. In addition, you will learn how to set up up the Raspberry Pi environment, get a Linux operating system running, and write and execute some basic Python code on the Raspberry Pi. You will also learn how to use Python-based IDE (integrated development environments) for the Raspberry Pi and how to trace and debug Python code on the device. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums.
LearnKartS
Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills for Professionals
Great teams are not formed by chance; they are established with intention, trust, and the necessary skills. This course teaches you how to create teamwork that produces outcomes, builds relationships, and stimulates innovation. You'll start by learning about the foundations of effective team building, the actual benefits of cooperation in the workplace, and the leadership positions that drive collaborative achievement. Learn how to overcome collaborative challenges, use diversity as a strength, and use emotional intelligence to foster stronger connections. Learn how to build psychological safety so that every voice is heard, assign defined roles and duties, and maintain team alignment through communication and feedback. You will also learn how to resolve workplace disagreements and comprehend various conflict management approaches. You will discover how to keep teams motivated, maintain engagement, and use reflective techniques for continuous improvement. By the end of this Collaboration and Teamwork training, you'll have the knowledge, confidence, and methods to lead teams that work together smoothly, settle problems constructively, and accomplish remarkable results. Enroll now and start building high-performing teams.
LearnKartS
Build Websites & Online Stores with Website Builders
Want to grow your business online without getting stuck in technical tools? This course walks you through five beginner-friendly website builders—BigCommerce, GoDaddy, Duda, Strikingly, and SITE123—that make launching a website simple, even if you’ve never built one before. You’ll learn how to build and manage professional websites, blogs, and full-fledged online stores from the ground up, utilizing real-world features such as domain connection, design editing, product pages, marketing add-ons, and SEO basics. Each lesson is actionable, written to help you build a site that not only looks good but also benefits your business goals. Whether you’re finally launching your digital storefront or looking to build websites for clients, the course equips you with the confidence and know-how to address everything from choosing a layout to basic promotion strategies. What's different about this course is that you'll explore business growth and hands-on store management techniques as they apply in the real world - not just in theory! Start building your digital presence today and bring your business ideas to life. Enroll now!
John Wiley & Sons
Leadership Skills for Everyday People in the Workplace
Based on the best-selling book, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership, by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. This course explores how individuals can become extraordinary leaders, regardless of their title, role, or authority. It emphasizes building trust, inspiring teams, and driving change through personal growth and strong relationships. The strategies and principles in this course are designed to help learners lead with impact and integrity. By engaging with this course, learners will gain practical skills to inspire others, improve team dynamics, and foster innovation in their leadership journey. They will develop actionable leadership techniques that can be applied in various professional settings. What sets this course apart is its research-backed content, combining theory with practical, real-world applications. It emphasizes self-awareness and collaboration, ensuring that participants can lead effectively even without formal authority. This course is ideal for professionals, aspiring leaders, or anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities. A basic understanding of leadership concepts will be beneficial for participants. From Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership Copyright © 2021 by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
University of Arizona
Strategic Digital Marketing: Data-Driven Digital Marketing
Transform into a data-driven digital marketer by mastering web analytics, performance measurement, ROI calculation, and emerging technologies. This course covers analytics tools, data interpretation, AI and automation in marketing, and ethical considerations in digital marketing, culminating in comprehensive campaign evaluation skills. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Discuss web analytics tools and metrics for tracking user behavior 2. Apply data analysis to make informed marketing decisions 3. Discuss ways to calculate ROI for digital marketing campaigns 4. Explain AI, automation, and personalization in digital marketing 5. Discuss ethical implications of data collection and targeted advertising 6. Evaluate digital marketing campaigns and develop recommendations for improvement
Universidad de los Andes
Liderazgo y gestión de empresas familiares
Este curso está dirigido a personas relacionadas con empresas de familia, tanto miembros actuales como potenciales así como profesionales externos que participen en la dirección de este tipo de organizaciones y que tengan interés en comprender dinámicas claves de la empresa familiar y su gestión. El curso sobre liderazgo y gestión de empresas familiares busca ofrecer una visión amplia de los factores que requieren ser gestionados para desarrollar el potencial que tiene una organización familiar para agregar valor y para enfocarla hacia su continuidad. El curso pretende que los participantes reconozcan las dimensiones que permiten que las empresas familiares sean distintas de las demás empresas; que comprendan que la familia cuenta con recursos únicos que se forjan en la familia y que en estos recursos son la base de la creación de múltiples tipos de valor desde la empresa familiar; y, que identifiquen las herramientas de gobierno con que las empresas familiares cuentan para su gestión, siendo estas herramientas fundamentales en un camino seguro hacia la continuidad. El curso ofrece múltiples beneficios para el participante. Primero, el conocimiento holístico sobre gestión de organizaciones familiares; segundo, un enfoque práctico para que pueda apropiar y aplicar este conocimiento; tercero, la posibilidad de reflexionar alrededor de las temáticas más comunes sobre las que puede comenzar a desarrollar una gestión consciente en su organización; y cuarto, el conocimiento de casos reales, cercanos, que permiten visualizar cómo algunas de las herramientas son aplicadas, además de las implicaciones de cada caso.
Alex Genadinik
Delivering Bad News To Customers During Customer Service
Lean to say no to customers or deliver bad news to them in a sensible, professional, transparent, and respectable way that impresses, builds trust, and builds positive aspects of your relationship with them for the long term. LEARN THE NICE, BUT PROFESSIONAL WAY TO SAY NO Even though you aim to please your customers, you'll sometimes find yourself in a situation in which you must say no. So instead of blatantly saying no, you must wrap that "no" in many yeses. I'll show you how to acknowledge your customers views and desires to make them feel respected and heard. I'll also show you how to structure the "no" in order to offer viable existing alternatives, and work with them to ultimately end up with a solution that placates their concerns or needs. USE CUSTOMER EDUCATION TO COME UP WITH VIABLE MIDDLE GROUNDS Sometimes customers make wild requests because they are not expert in your field. That's why you are the service provider and they are the customer. If you take the time to educate them on the best standard approach, they may appreciate it, and retract their unreasonable demands. WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO DELIVER BAD NEWS? Sometimes you just make errors that you have to inform your customers of. It can feel scary to do so, but being transparent and honest is often the best approach. I'll show you how to handle situations in which you must deliver bad news so you do it gracefully, and with minimal negative impact. Invest in your future! Enroll today!
IBM
Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction
Gain expertise in using vector databases and improve your data retrieval skills in this hands-on course! During the course, you’ll explore the fundamental principles of similarity search and vector databases, learn how they differ from traditional databases, and discover their importance in recommendation systems and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. You’ll also dive into key concepts such as vector operations and database architecture to develop a strong grasp of Chroma DB's functionality. You’ll gain practical experience using Chroma DB, a leading vector database solution. And through interactive labs, you’ll learn to create collections, manage embeddings, and perform similarity searches with real-world datasets. You’ll then apply what you’ve learned by creating a real-world recommendation system powered by Chroma DB and an embedding model from Hugging Face; an ideal project to demonstrate your understanding of how vector databases improve search and retrieval in AI-driven applications. If you’re keen to gain expertise in using vector databases and similarity searches, both essential components of the RAG pipeline, then enroll today!
Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Cryptocurrency and Applications
Explore cryptocurrency's evolution, wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Discover NFTs' fractionalization and delve into the world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its protocols. Gain insights into market trends and practical applications in this comprehensive course on cryptocurrency and its wide-ranging uses.