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Google Cloud
Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you will learn and get hands-on practice with the fundamental concepts of Reinforcement Learning.
Packt
Alteryx for Beginners
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. This course will help you perform data cleansing and analysis efficiently using Alteryx. Starting with an introduction to Alteryx, it covers installation, user interface, and data import/export from Excel and CSV files. You'll explore data cleansing and filtering using the Preparation tab, and understand the role of the Join tab. The course also covers working with the Parse and Transform tabs and utilizing the Reporting tab. Additionally, you'll learn about the Documentation tab's tools and review case studies to solidify your learning. By the end, you'll be proficient in using Alteryx for real-world data tasks. Key skills include data retrieval, appending, merging with joins, data cleaning for BI tools, data visualization, and using the RegEx tool. The course is ideal for data professionals seeking a powerful tool for quick and easy data cleaning and analysis. Basic knowledge of Excel VLOOKUP, functions, formulas, and joins is recommended.
Google Cloud
Gemini for Application Developers - Bahasa Indonesia
Dalam kursus ini, Anda akan mempelajari cara Gemini, kolaborator berteknologi AI generatif dari Google Cloud, membantu developer membangun aplikasi. Anda akan mempelajari cara memanfaatkan Gemini untuk menjelaskan kode, merekomendasikan layanan Google Cloud, dan membuat kode untuk aplikasi Anda. Dengan lab interaktif, Anda akan merasakan peningkatan alur kerja pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan Gemini. Duet AI berganti nama menjadi Gemini, yang merupakan model generasi berikutnya dari kami.
Google Cloud
BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals
This course covers BigQuery fundamentals for professionals who are familiar with SQL-based cloud data warehouses in Snowflake and want to begin working in BigQuery. Through interactive lecture content and hands-on labs, you learn how to provision resources, create and share data assets, ingest data, and optimize query performance in BigQuery. Drawing upon your knowledge of Snowflake, you also learn about similarities and differences between Snowflake and BigQuery to help you get started with data warehouses in BigQuery.
Edureka
Backend Web Development with TypeScript
This course provides a guide to building backend systems with Node.js and TypeScript, combining strong typing with modern server-side practices. It demonstrates how TypeScript improves reliability, security, and scalability in backend projects by enforcing type safety and consistency across routes, middleware, databases, and authentication flows. Through hands-on lessons and real-world demonstrations, you’ll start by setting up Node.js projects with TypeScript, configuring linting, formatting, and logging tools. You will then learn to build secure and maintainable servers using Express, define typed APIs and middleware, and implement error handling patterns. The course progresses to integrating MongoDB with Mongoose, where you’ll create typed schemas, models, and perform CRUD operations with validation, indexing, and transactions. Finally, you’ll explore authentication with JWTs, role-based access control (RBAC), and automated testing with Jest to ensure backend reliability. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Initialize and configure Node.js projects with TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, and strict compiler settings. Build Express servers with typed routes, middleware, error handling, and APIs. Design and validate MongoDB schemas and models with Mongoose in TypeScript. Perform CRUD operations, query optimization, and transactions with strong typing. Implement secure authentication using JWTs and enforce role-based access control. Write unit and integration tests with Jest to validate controllers, routes, and database operations. Develop a production-ready backend system where TypeScript ensures maintainability, security, and long-term scalability. This course is ideal for JavaScript and Node.js developers who want to strengthen their backend skills with enterprise-level TypeScript practices. A solid understanding of JavaScript, Node.js basics, and OOP in TypeScript is recommended before starting. Join us to master backend development with TypeScript and learn how to design secure, scalable, and production-grade APIs!
EDUCBA
Apply MySQL Skills Through a Real-World Database Project
Learners will apply, design, and analyze relational databases using MySQL through a complete, project-based learning experience. By the end of this course, learners will be able to build structured databases, implement keys and constraints, populate tables with data, and write analytical SQL queries to extract meaningful insights. This course guides learners step by step through a real-world MySQL project, starting with environment setup and database planning, followed by table creation, relationship management, and multi-table design. Learners will practice inserting and managing data efficiently and progress to writing complex queries using filtering conditions and aggregate functions. Each concept is reinforced through hands-on implementation rather than isolated theory. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end project focus. Instead of learning SQL commands in isolation, learners experience how MySQL is used in practical scenarios that mirror industry workflows. This approach helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and job-ready database skills, making the course ideal for learners who want practical MySQL experience they can confidently apply in real projects.
Kennesaw State University
Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started
Are you planning to have a career in cybersecurity? This course can help you plan your preparation for such a career as well as give some advice on finding positions and landing a position. After completing this course, a learner will be able to: • Define the cybersecurity field and describe its variations. • Describe the need for qualified cybersecurity professionals in U.S. and global organizations. • Discuss the cybersecurity professional’s role in an organization’s cybersecurity effort. • Describe the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the use as a cybersecurity career development tool. • Explain the structure, location, and responsibilities of the cybersecurity department in a traditional versus non-traditional organization. • List and explain the knowledge preparation for the cybersecurity professional from an education versus training perspective. • List and describe the various cybersecurity certifications available to cybersecurity professionals and differentiate their suitability based on the professional’s career status. • Describe the process and resources for finding the perfect cybersecurity job. • Discuss the expectations and issues associated with the long-term cybersecurity career.
University of Copenhagen
Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews
This course teaches you how to explore the patient perspective on medicines using qualitative interviews. With the course as your digital supervisor you will step through designing, conducting and analyzing data in your own small interview study. The course combines video lessons, readings, quizzes and guided discussions. This course was developed collaboratively by scholars from the Universities of Copenhagen, Groningen and Oslo, and Trinity College Dublin. Drawing on their extensive teaching, research and professional practice experience, they worked together to distill out the most important elements of interviewing patients about their perspectives on medications. The team includes Susanne Kaae, Lourdes Cantarero-Arevalo, Katja Taxis, Anne Gerd Granas, Anna Birna Almarsdóttir, Lotte S. Nørgaard, Sofia K. Sporrong, Johanne M. Hansen, Martin C. Henman, Solveig N. Jacobsen and Ramune Jacobsen. The course is related to ‘Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications’, also available on Coursera, but each course can be taken separately
LearnQuest
Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator
In this course, we will apply skills related to test-driven development in a capstone project. This will test your ability to use exception handling, mock objects, and unit tests in a TDD lifecycle. After completion, you'll have a portfolio piece program that demonstrates you have a solid understanding of all concepts related to TDD!
EDUCBA
Analyze Data with Advanced Minitab Techniques
By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze datasets using advanced descriptive statistics, interpret correlations and scatter plots, generate and evaluate statistical estimates, and prepare data accurately for reliable analysis in Minitab. Advanced Minitab Training is designed for professionals and learners who want to move beyond basic software navigation and develop real analytical confidence. This course focuses on how to interpret outputs, not just generate them. Learners will work through descriptive statistics, histograms, correlations, and scatter plots to understand data behavior, identify patterns, and detect potential issues early in the analysis process. As the course progresses, learners gain practical skills in generating estimates and confidence intervals, interpreting results in context, and making data-driven conclusions. Dedicated lessons on data import and validation ensure that analyses are built on clean, well-structured datasets—an often-overlooked but critical step in real-world analytics. What makes this course unique is its strong emphasis on interpretation, visual reasoning, and decision-making. Rather than focusing on formulas, the course trains learners to think like analysts—connecting statistical outputs to real business, quality, and process-improvement scenarios using Minitab. This course is ideal for quality professionals, analysts, engineers, and anyone seeking practical, job-ready Minitab expertise.
Johns Hopkins University
Advanced R Programming
This course covers advanced topics in R programming that are necessary for developing powerful, robust, and reusable data science tools. Topics covered include functional programming in R, robust error handling, object oriented programming, profiling and benchmarking, debugging, and proper design of functions. Upon completing this course you will be able to identify and abstract common data analysis tasks and to encapsulate them in user-facing functions. Because every data science environment encounters unique data challenges, there is always a need to develop custom software specific to your organization’s mission. You will also be able to define new data types in R and to develop a universe of functionality specific to those data types to enable cleaner execution of data science tasks and stronger reusability within a team.
Coursera
Create a services customer satisfaction process
In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to map your customer interactions, align marketing and service opportunities, design a process for achieving and measuring customer satisfaction. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Kennesaw State University
AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis
In this course, learners of all AI comfort levels will learn the foundations of using generative AI for SWOT analysis. Whether you're an executive, a team leader, or a professional looking to upskill your Ai literacy, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to leverage generative AI for conducting SWOT analyses in specific use cases. The instructors use conversational learning and Chat/GPT demonstrations to guide learners through leveraging ethical AI outputs and deploying a University- tested Rhetorical Prompt Engineering Framework to get the most useful, relevant, accurate, and ethical outputs for SWOT analysis Throughout this course, learners will find practical examples and use cases to illustrate how collaborating with generative AI can enhance your SWOT analyses. By the end of this journey, learners will have a comprehensive toolkit to improve efficiency, clarity, and impact in SWOT use cases
Google Cloud
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. Create a Google Cloud SQL MySQL instance and perform SQL operations using Google Cloud Platform Console and mysql client. Watch this short video, Manage PostgreSQL and MySQL Databases Easily with Cloud SQL.
Packt
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
This course 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. The CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) certification course provides essential knowledge and hands-on experience in IT support, focusing on operating systems, security, troubleshooting, and operational procedures. As you progress, you'll gain real-world IT skills that are directly applicable to daily tasks. The course will guide you through key topics such as Windows, macOS, Linux systems, mobile OS troubleshooting, and security practices, all essential for IT professionals. The course is structured to gradually build your expertise. You will start by understanding operating system architectures, installation methods, and management tools. As you move forward, you'll dive into essential security protocols, troubleshooting strategies, and operational procedures, ensuring you’re equipped with the necessary skills to work in varied IT environments. This journey prepares you for real-world IT tasks, from network configuration to device security and incident response. This course is ideal for those looking to begin or advance their careers in IT support. Whether you are starting out or looking to specialize, you’ll gain foundational knowledge for handling desktop, mobile, and network systems. A basic understanding of computers and networking is recommended, but no prior certifications are required. The course is perfect for those seeking to obtain the CompTIA A+ certification or anyone pursuing a career in IT. By the end of the course, you will be able to install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop and mobile operating systems, implement security measures, resolve software issues, and apply IT operational procedures in various real-world settings.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
当代应用心理学
【课程介绍】 《当代应用心理学》是由云林科技大学 刘威德教授主讲的一门应用心理学课程 并由云林科技大学 惠龙博士担任总顾问 课程将精选八项心理学与日常生活息息相关的应用议题，藉由生活对象设计(人因心理学)、消费行为、领导管理、性格分析、犯罪行为、心理保健与心理测验、人际关系等方面运用生活知能、个体行为与态度、测验诊断加以说明诠释应用心理学之奥妙。例如:自行车设计动向、民众购车消费行为、便利商店兑币代换机制、组织领导策略、关注情绪管理、人格特质透析、以及如何经营成功良好的职场与人际关系等事例，深入浅出探讨来应用心理学的理论与实际生活经验分析概念。 【课程大纲】 探讨从众/群众心理、消费行为模式、成功营销的法则、消费者的觉察-广告营销的心理法则、广告营销心理实例探讨、探讨领导管理的现象、管理组织的策略、成功领导者的特质、组织人事的经营管理、探讨人格特质分析、人格的形成和发展、性格的影响因素、性格的常态与偏态、探讨犯罪心理、偏差行为发展脉络分析、法律与生活的关系、犯罪与偏差行为的预防-罢凌行为的心理探讨、探讨心理保健层面、情绪管理、快乐心理、落实小区心理保健、个别心理特质的差异、心理测验的原理、探讨如何藉由心理测验及诊断工具了解个别特质的差异、心理测验的迷思概念、探讨人际关系互动网络、人际关系的影响因素、成功职场心理的经营、职场的求职陷阱以及以上各内容之实例。 第1周：心理学原理概述Introduction 第2周：人因心理学原理简介及实例探讨Human Factors and Ergonomics 第3周：消费者心理学原理简介及实例探讨Consumer Psychology 第4周：组织及领导心理学原理简介及实例探讨Leadership Psychology 第5周：性格心理学原理简介及实例探讨Personality Psychology 第6周：法律与犯罪心理学原理简介及实例探讨 Law and Criminal Psychology 第7周：身心健康与适应心理原理简介及实例探讨Mental Health Psychology 第8周：心理测验与个别特质差异的原理简介及实例探讨Psychological Testing 第9周：人际与职场心理的原理简介及实例探讨Human Relationship and Career Psychology 【学习目标】 心理学是一门探讨人性的科学，剖析个体的内隐心理历程和外显行为反应。涉及范围广泛，涵括有认知、情绪、人格、人际、和领导等多方领域，同时也和日常生活息息相关如婚姻、消费、家庭、对象设计等密不可分，心理学的影响层面扩及到教育、社会、科学、医学、生物等层面。因此，探讨分析心理学所产生的生理行为间接亦或直接影响到个人心智，运用大脑运作模式来解释个人行为，应用层面在日常生活中比比皆是。本课程之目标在于探讨心理学的科学理论基础原理、以心理学的观点检视剖析周遭生活中的个人与社会行为现象，并进而能够觉察与改变个人的心理历程与行为模式，终而能够经营圆满合谐而健康的人生。 【学习要求】 本课程的在线教材将以较短的课程长度实施9周，每周2小时，共18小时，每周规划一主题(topic)，每一个主题分为若干节(section)或讲次(lecture)，以及符合学习专注力时间长度的上课内容（15分钟小单元），透过在线学习平台，由教师制作提供主题明确且长度适中的单元教学影片，辅以测验及作业，让学生依自己学习步调在线自我学习，并藉由教师设计安排的学习互动，与老师及同侪于虚拟平台或实体空间进行探索讨论。教学互动及评量回馈，提升在线学习的质量及效能，期能建立华文课程品牌。 【教材教参】 Sternberg, Robert J. (2004). Psychology 4th.C.A. Thomson Wadsworth. Bekerian, D. A. &Levey, A. B. (2005). Applied Psychology. Oxford. Cascio, W. F. &Aguinis, H. (2005). Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management. Pearson Prentice Hall. 美国心理学会(American Psychology Association, APA)资源 张春兴(1991).现代心理学。台北：东华书局。 张春兴(2003).心理学原理。台北：东华书局。 张春兴主编.世纪心理学丛书。东华书局(繁体字版)。浙江教育出版社(简体字版)。