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The Open University
Understanding the need for a sustainable business
This course will help you to discover the features of sustainable business and how you can adopt these for business success. You will gain a high-level understanding of the critical ‘big picture’ issues facing humanity today and learn how we can address them through innovation development and implementation. You’ll consider implications for businesses arising from UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You will assess existing business design and innovation approaches to problem solving in a sustainability context. Via text-based resources and task books, you’ll gain comprehensive understanding and benefit from in-depth reference points as you formulate your ideas and plans.
Wesleyan University
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to perhaps the most elemental and often the most challenging element of story: plot. We will learn what keeps it moving, how it manipulates our feelings, expectations, and desires. We will examine the choices storytellers make to snag our imaginations, drag them into a fictional world, and keep them there. We will learn how to outline and structure a plot, discuss narrative arc, pacing and reversals and reveal the inevitable surprise: connecting the beginning, middle and end.
Google Cloud
Examining BigQuery Billing Data in Google Sheets
This is a Google Cloud Self-Paced Lab. Use Google Sheets data connector to harness the power of BigQuery. The Sheets data connector lets you access and use data analytic functions to run queries and analyze data. You could create a Sheet to access and analyze your sales data, for example, then configure your Sheet to always reflect current data.
Fundação Instituto de Administração
Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável
Nossas boas-vindas ao Curso Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável. Neste curso, você aprenderá sobre mercado de renda fixa, mercado de renda variável e derivativos, análise crítica dos fatos e acontecimentos econômicos e suas relações com o mercado financeiro e a gestão empresarial. Também serão abordadas as características gerais dos ativos financeiros negociados no Brasil. Ao final deste curso, você será capaz de - Identificar os principais conceitos e características de instrumentos de renda fixa; - Reconhecer os títulos públicos e privados; - Identificar os principais conceitos e características de instrumentos de renda variável; - Identificar os principais conceitos e características de instrumentos de derivativos. Este curso é composto por quatro módulos, disponibilizados em semanas de aprendizagem. Cada módulo é composto por vídeos, leituras e testes de verificação de aprendizagem. Ao final de cada módulo, temos uma avaliação de verificação dos conhecimentos. Estamos muito felizes com sua presença neste curso e esperamos que você tire o máximo de proveito dos conceitos aqui apresentados. Bons estudos!
Vanderbilt University
Data Management for Clinical Research
This course presents critical concepts and practical methods to support planning, collection, storage, and dissemination of data in clinical research. Understanding and implementing solid data management principles is critical for any scientific domain. Regardless of your current (or anticipated) role in the research enterprise, a strong working knowledge and skill set in data management principles and practice will increase your productivity and improve your science. Our goal is to use these modules to help you learn and practice this skill set. This course assumes very little current knowledge of technology other than how to operate a web browser. We will focus on practical lessons, short quizzes, and hands-on exercises as we explore together best practices for data management.
University of Copenhagen
Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World
Learn what motivates the restive Muslim youth from Tunis to Tehran, what political positions Islamists from Mali to Chechnya are fighting for, where the seeming obsession with Islamic law comes from, where the secularists have vanished to, and whether it makes sense to speak of an Islamic state. Since 2009 there has been a renewed wave of popular unrest sweeping throughout much of the Muslim world. Secular, but generally repressive and inefficient autocracies have come under pressure or been swept aside entirely. At the same, the various Islamic Republics have not fared much better, but been convulsed by internal unrest, economic and social decline. Throughout the Muslim lands, existing constitutional arrangements are being challenged, often very violently. This course is a survey of the constitutional ideas and institutions that have developed since the mid 19th century throughout predominantly Muslim countries, but its focus will lie on the actors that have dominated this discourse and shaped its outcomes. We will look at the large body of classical writings on the Islamic state only in so far as it is necessary to understand the contemporary debate, but concentrate on the legal and political developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. Three common themes will characterise the course: We privilege the study of the legal and social reality and seek to highlight where it is at odds with dogmatic stipulations, be they religious or constitutional. We seek to illustrate the practical tensions posed by limited administrative capabilities and political legitimacy that resulted from the incomplete reception of modern bureaucratic statehood. We seek to examine how popular dissatisfaction with the practical performance of Muslim governments has fuelled demands for greater accountability under the guise of cultural authenticity. Ultimately, the course aims to equip participants to better understand Muslim contemporary discourse about the res publica, better contextualise the demands for religious law in public life, and to better ascertain the theoretical and practical feasibility of postulated religious alternatives to the still-dominant secular model of governance.
EDUCBA
Design and Implement SQL Server Databases
By the end of this course, learners will be able to design structured SQL Server databases, implement relational schemas, apply constraints and transactions, develop stored procedures and functions, and create views for reliable reporting and analysis. This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on case study approach to SQL Server using a hyper-market business scenario. Learners progress from database creation and design fundamentals to advanced programming concepts such as triggers, temporary tables, parameterized stored procedures, cursors, and transaction control. Each module builds logically on the previous one, ensuring a clear understanding of how real-world database systems are planned, implemented, tested, and optimized. Learners benefit by gaining practical, job-ready SQL Server skills that align with real industry workflows, including data integrity enforcement, performance-aware design, and structured testing with sample billing data. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end case study focus, allowing learners to see how individual SQL concepts connect across an entire system rather than in isolation. Upon completion, learners will be well prepared to design, implement, and manage SQL Server databases in professional environments.
Simplilearn
B2B Marketing
This comprehensive B2B Marketing training program will equip you with essential strategies, processes, and techniques to drive business growth and optimize outreach. You’ll learn to leverage multiple marketing channels, create impactful content, and align marketing efforts with business objectives to achieve measurable success. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Master B2B Marketing Fundamentals: Apply account-based marketing, content marketing, and social selling to drive conversions and foster long-term business relationships. - Align Marketing with Business Goals: Identify target markets, segment audiences, and craft optimized messaging to boost engagement and business growth. - Leverage Marketing Channels: Effectively utilize email, LinkedIn, paid ads, and online directories to maximize outreach and connect with decision-makers. - Create Impactful B2B Content: Develop engaging content that supports lead generation and sales objectives. - Measure and Optimize Results: Track performance, identify effective strategies, and align lead generation with sales teams to boost ROI. Perfect for marketers, sales professionals, and business leaders aiming to excel in B2B marketing and drive impactful business outcomes.
University of California, Davis
Coaching Practices
In order for coaching to be most effective, it’s important that there is strong culture of coaching and accountability which you will learn how to incorporate into your one-on-one meetings in this course. We’ll discuss strategies in coaching great employees who are highly motivated, consistent performers, and poor performers. We’ll explore specific tools, such as a coaching agenda, you can employ immediately in your coaching conversations. You will learn how to use the "Coaching Algebra" technique in typical performance scenarios managers encounter. Finally, you’ll walk away from this course with some concrete strategies on how to coach other coach-managers. If you are ready to begin creating a coaching practice within your own organization, please join us in this course!
Packt
Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will explore advanced machine learning algorithms and unsupervised learning techniques to enhance your model-building skills. You’ll learn how to improve model performance using ensemble methods like Random Forest, apply Support Vector Machines (SVM) for complex classification tasks, and reduce dimensionality with techniques like Principal Component Analysis (PCA). By the end of the course, you'll also have an understanding of unsupervised learning through K-Means clustering and an introduction to deep learning. The course begins with an introduction to ensemble learning using Random Forests, where you'll understand how this method improves predictive model accuracy and reduces overfitting. You will then dive into Support Vector Machines (SVM), learning to apply this powerful technique to solve complex classification problems, including how to optimize SVM models for better performance. Next, you will explore Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce dimensionality and optimize model performance, enabling you to work with high-dimensional datasets more effectively. You will also learn about K-Means clustering for unsupervised learning, focusing on how to detect patterns and anomalies in unlabeled data. Finally, the course concludes with an introduction to deep learning, exploring how this rapidly growing field builds on traditional machine learning concepts. You will gain an understanding of how deep learning can be applied to a range of complex tasks such as image and speech recognition. This course is ideal for learners with prior experience in machine learning and Python who are ready to tackle more advanced topics. Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra is helpful.
Google Cloud
Introduction to Gemini for Google Workspace - 简体中文
Google Workspace 专用 Gemini 是一个插件，可在 Google Workspace 中为客户提供生成式 AI 功能。在本学习路线中，您将了解 Gemini 的主要功能，以及如何在 Google Workspace 中使用它们来提高工作效率。
Coursera
Fine-tuning Text Models with PEFT
The Fine-tuning Text Models with PEFT course is designed for developers, engineers, and technical product builders who are new to Generative AI but already have intermediate machine learning knowledge, basic Python proficiency, and familiarity with development environments such as VS Code, and who want to engineer, customize, and deploy open generative AI solutions while avoiding vendor lock-in. The course introduces learners to parameter-efficient fine-tuning methods that enable large language model adaptation on limited hardware. Learners start with foundational concepts of PEFT and Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), understanding their advantages over full fine-tuning in terms of memory, cost, and flexibility. The course then dives into implementing QLoRA, combining quantization with LoRA for high-performance fine-tuning on consumer GPUs. Learners practice setting up training environments, preparing datasets, optimizing hyperparameters, and managing checkpoints. The final module emphasizes evaluation, using metrics such as perplexity, BLEU, ROUGE, and BERTScore to measure improvements. By the end, learners will have implemented a fine-tuning pipeline and produced a domain-adapted LLM with performance documentation.
University of Rochester
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.
EDUCBA
Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems
By completing this course, learners will design, implement, and validate real-world Python projects while gaining hands-on experience in natural language processing, database-driven applications, and text-processing automation. They will develop a rule-based chatbot, build and enhance an expense manager app, and implement a full markup processing system with PDF generation. The course begins with chatbot development, where learners set up their environment, apply NLTK tools, and refine reflection dictionaries and pairs to create intelligent conversational agents. Next, learners will design and enhance an expense manager app, focusing on form creation, SQL integration, data visualization, and advanced category management to deliver a fully functional financial tracking tool. The course concludes with the Instant Markup project, guiding learners through parsing, rules, filters, and handlers to transform raw text into structured documents, ending with PDF output and internet-based data gathering. Unlike traditional Python tutorials, this course is case-study driven, meaning every skill is applied in a practical context. Learners not only master Python coding but also apply Bloom’s higher-order skills—analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions to real-world problems. By the end, participants will be equipped to tackle projects that combine NLP, database operations, and automated text processing.
University of Colorado Boulder
The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning, or SEL, programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. While this growth has been impressive, inadequate attention has been paid to teachers’ social and emotional learning. In this course Dan Liston and Randy Testa introduce you to various rationales for why teacher SEL is needed as well as examine and reflect on various emotions in teaching and learning. This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization “The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”. Interested in earning 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization?? If so check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first module of this course for additional information. We want to note that the courses in this Specialization were designed with a three-credit university course load in mind. As a participant you may notice a bit more reading content and a little less video/lecture content. Completing and passing the SEL Specialization allows the participant to apply for 3 graduate credits toward teacher re-certification and professional enhancement. We want to ensure the quality and high standards of a University of Colorado learning experience. Interested in earning 3 graduate credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization? Check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first week of this course for more information.
Coursera
PowerBI for Beginners: Data transformation
In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to transform date, time, and duration data for analysis in Power BI, merge and clean datasets by handling inconsistencies and outliers, and apply mean imputation and other cleaning techniques to prepare data for predictive modeling. To achieve this, you will create a fully transformed and cleaned dataset by working through a real-world scenario, where you will assist TY77, a travel agency, in preparing their flight data for a pricing model using Excel sheets containing flight information and routes. This Guided Project was created to help mid-level data analysts develop essential skills in data transformation and cleaning using Power BI to prepare datasets for advanced analysis. This project is unique because it offers hands-on experience in tackling real-world data challenges, such as merging multiple datasets and dealing with inconsistencies. In order to be successful in this project, you will need basic familiarity with Power BI and a foundational understanding of data tables, though no prior experience in data transformation is required.