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Packt
Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI
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. Master the art of transforming raw data into actionable insights with Power BI. This course equips you with the skills to leverage Power Query and Power Pivot for efficient data preparation, build robust data models, and write powerful DAX formulas for advanced analytics. You'll also learn to create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that effectively communicate your insights. Beginning with the fundamentals of Power Query and Power Pivot, you’ll explore essential techniques such as data transformation, unpivoting columns, merging queries, and creating dynamic models. The course also delves deep into DAX expressions, teaching you how to compute metrics, manage relationships, and perform advanced calculations like year-over-year comparisons and percentages. As you advance, you’ll use Power BI to design impactful dashboards and reports. You'll gain hands-on experience with mapping visuals, KPIs, and conditional formatting. Practical exercises throughout the course ensure you can apply your knowledge, from creating pivot tables to crafting professional-grade reports and publishing them using the Power BI service. This course is ideal for aspiring analysts, business professionals, and data enthusiasts. Basic familiarity with Excel is recommended. Whether you’re a beginner or have intermediate experience, you’ll acquire the essential skills needed to thrive in data-driven roles.
Microsoft
The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
In this course, you'll explore Microsoft 365's Ecosystem, including Office applications, collaboration tools, and cloud-based services. You’ll analyze how Microsoft 365 applications seamlessly integrate to enhance business productivity and security, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their interconnected roles. Take this opportunity to delve into Microsoft 365's automation tools, and discover how to utilize them to streamline workflows and boost overall efficiency. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain the components and services within Microsoft 365, including Office applications, collaboration tools, and cloud-based services. • Explain the integration between Microsoft 365 applications and their role in business productivity and security. • Describe M365 tools available for automation. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft MS-900 exam. By passing the MS-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification. This course is for beginners, but you should have a basic familiarity with using and navigating a Windows or macOS environment and a fundamental understanding of computer software applications. As you'll be directed to install the Microsoft 365 Personal package, your computer must meet certain hardware specifications to run the associated applications properly: For PC: • Windows 10 or 11 • 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core processor or higher. • 4GB RAM • 4GB of available hard disk space • DirectX 10 graphics card • 1280 x 768 screen resolution or higher For Mac: • The three most recent versions of macOS • Intel processor or Apple Silicon chip • 4GB RAM • 10 GB of available disk space, HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS. • 1280 x 768 screen resolution or higher
Kennesaw State University
Six Sigma Principles
This course is for you if you are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh your knowledge of the basic components of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes and performance. This course will introduce you to the purpose of Six Sigma and its value to an organization. You will learn about the basic principles of Six Sigma and Lean. Your instructors will introduce you to, and have you apply, some of the tools and metrics that are critical components of Six Sigma. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge of the principles, roles, and responsibilities of Six Sigma and Lean. Every module will include readings, videos, and a quiz to help make sure you understand the material and concepts that are studied. You will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions and peer review exercises to give you the opportunity to apply the material to your daily life. Our applied curriculum is built around the latest handbook The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition) and students will develop /learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma. Registration includes online access to course content, projects, and resources but does not include the companion text The Certified Six Sigma Handbook (2nd edition). The companion text is not required to complete the assignments. However, the text is a recognized handbook used by professionals in the field. Also, it is a highly recommended text for those wishing to move forward in Six Sigma and eventually gain certification from professional agencies such as American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Universitat Politècnica de València
Microcápsulas
Las microcápsulas son partículas micrométricas con materiales de distinta naturaleza en su interior que permiten incorporar nuevas propiedades a distintos materiales en múltiples sectores productivos. El empleo de las microcápsulas permite funcionalizar productos tan diversos como los empleados en medicina, alimentación, cosmética, agricultura, pinturas, plásticos, textiles o automoción entre otros. Este curso está enfocado a técnicos textiles o de materiales y público en general, interesado en conocer como incorporar nuevas propiedades a los materiales mediante adición de microcápsulas. En él se abordan los distintos mecanismos de atrapamiento de principios activos y se profundiza en las microcápsulas y su aplicación, tomando como ejemplo superficies textiles y su posterior caracterización.
Google
시각화를 통한 데이터 공유
Google 데이터 애널리틱스 수료증 과정의 여섯 번째 강좌입니다. 이 강좌에서는 데이터 애널리스트 직무에 필요한 입문 수준의 스킬을 배웁니다. 데이터 분석 과정을 완료한 뒤 데이터 분석 결과를 시각화하고 프레젠테이션하는 방법을 배웁니다. 시각적 대시보드와 같은 데이터 시각화 자료가 데이터를 효과적으로 전달하는 데 어떻게 도움이 되는지 알아봅니다. 또한 프레젠테이션에 활용할 효과적인 시각화 자료를 만드는 데 도움이 되는 데이터 시각화 플랫폼 Tableau도 살펴봅니다. 현직 Google 데이터 애널리스트가 최고의 도구와 리소스를 사용하여 일반적인 데이터 분석 작업을 완료하는 실습을 제공하고 지도합니다. 이 수료증 과정을 완료한 수강생은 데이터 애널리스트로서 입문 수준의 직무에 지원할 역량을 갖추게 됩니다. 관련 경험은 필요하지 않습니다. 이 강좌의 목표는 다음과 같습니다. - 데이터 시각화의 중요성을 살펴봅니다. - 데이터 스토리를 관통하는 매력적인 내러티브를 구축하는 방법을 배웁니다. - Tableau를 사용하여 대시보드 및 대시보드 필터를 만드는 방법을 이해합니다. - Tableau를 사용하여 효과적인 시각화 자료를 생성하는 방법을 알아봅니다. - 효과적인 프레젠테이션의 원칙과 수행 방법을 살펴봅니다. - 프레젠테이션의 데이터에 관련한 잠재적인 한계를 고려하는 방법을 배웁니다. - 모범 사례를 데이터 시각화 자료를 보는 사람들과의 질의응답에 적용하는 방법을 이해합니다.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
RiskWise: Protecting What You Own and Why It Matters
Unexpected events like a car accident, dog bite or stormy night can derail financial goals for years to come. This course gives you the tools to protect your home, your vehicles, and your accumulated wealth through practical property and liability insurance and noninsurance strategies. Whether you are a financial professional or managing your own household, you’ll gain insight into today’s challenging insurance environment and learn why coverage decisions must be made before a loss occurs. Through expert podcasts, real‑world case studies, and interactive evaluation tools, you’ll explore how to spot hidden policy gaps and use umbrella coverage to shield future earnings. Designed for both aspiring professionals and savvy consumers, this course empowers you to move beyond the “price trap” and make informed decisions that ensure your insurance works when you need it most. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Rice University
Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions
Best practices in Planning DE&I Interventions presents a “how-to,” step-by-step approach to planning around and executing diversity initiatives. From recruitment, retention, and training, this module addresses issues such as what do you do when your organization is not ready for DE&I, to how to turn principle concepts of DE&I into practical application and desired deliverables. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Understand the challenges of DE&I strategic planning and how to create and how to create a process that will help you achieve your DE&I goals. 2. Explore strategies to better recruit underrepresented talent by implementing a DE&I recruitment process that is intentional and legally compliant. 3. Examine your DE&I retention programming to learn of new efforts that will retain employees. 4. Identify the common struggles with implementing DE&I training and what you can do to support a successful training initiative.
DeepLearning.AI
IA Para Todos (Português)
IA não é apenas para engenheiros. Se quiser que sua organização se torne melhor no uso de IA, este é o curso que todos, especialmente aos seus colegas não técnicos, devem fazer. Neste curso, você aprenderá: - O significado por trás da terminologia comum de IA, incluindo redes neurais, machine learning, aprendizado profundo/deep learning e ciência de dados - O que IA pode ou não fazer de forma realista - Como identificar oportunidades para aplicar IA aos problemas em sua própria organização - Como é criar projetos de machine learning e ciência de dados - Como trabalhar com uma equipe de IA e construir uma estratégia de IA em sua empresa - Como lidar com discussões éticas e sociais sobre IA Embora este curso seja em grande parte não técnico, os engenheiros também podem fazê-lo para aprender os aspectos comerciais da IA.
Logical Operations
Project Management: Project Foundations and Initiation
This course will be useful for anyone whose primary primary responsibility is not project management, but who manages projects on an informal basis; who contributes as members of a project team; or who wishes to incorporate project management practices into their personal work. You will begin by identifying key processes and requirements of project management. You'll then create a project scope/vision statement and identify essentials skills and risks for a project. This is the first course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization require that you have a recent version of Microsoft Word and Excel installed in order to open the course data files. The course setup instructions provided in the first module of this course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.
Macquarie University
Structure, Funding and Negotiation For Startups
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential This hands-on program is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies to transform innovative ideas into impactful startups. Through interactive modules and expert guidance, participants will: • Discover Your Customers: Identify key users, clients, and stakeholders for your startup through proven customer discovery techniques. • Define Your Value Proposition: Articulate the unique value your idea brings using tools like the impact and value proposition canvas. • Test and Refine Assumptions: Develop and validate your business hypotheses through immersive learning experiences. • Build Industry Connections: Learn how to engage industry leaders and form partnerships that enhance your startup’s reach and impact. • Master the Pitch: Craft compelling pitches and confidently present your startup to investors, partners, and funding panels. • Explore Funding Opportunities: Gain insights into alternative funding options and create a robust, sustainable financial plan. • Focus on Real-World Impact: Translate ideas into actionable strategies that deliver tangible societal benefits. • Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use evidence-based approaches to evaluate and prioritize paths to scale your startup’s success.
Packt
The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 6)
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. Unlock the full potential of ASP.NET Core MVC with this comprehensive course designed for learners at all levels. Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience with building dynamic, interactive web applications using the latest .NET 6 features. From creating a project to mastering complex database operations, you will work with cutting-edge technologies that streamline the development process, such as Razor Pages, Entity Framework, and Hot Reload. By learning how to structure your project, implement CRUD operations, manage users, and secure applications, you'll be prepared for real-world web development challenges. As you progress, you will explore MVC and Razor Pages architectures, as well as advanced topics such as Repository Patterns, Identity Management, and Order Management. The course takes a practical approach, offering real-world examples and guided demos that ensure you are prepared to tackle the most demanding tasks in full-stack web development. The lessons also include hands-on projects like building an eCommerce system, integrating Stripe for payments, and deploying to Azure, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of application flow from back-end to front-end. This course is perfect for aspiring web developers, software engineers, and anyone eager to build modern web applications. A basic understanding of programming concepts and web development is recommended. The course is designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to dive deep into ASP.NET Core MVC and related technologies. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, develop, and deploy dynamic web applications with ASP.NET Core MVC and Razor Pages, implement secure user authentication, manage a complex database structure, and integrate third-party services such as Stripe for payments.
Microsoft
Data Preparation and Management
Data Preparation and Management is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to prepare and manage data effectively using Microsoft Power BI. Throughout this course, you'll learn how to connect, clean, and transform data from various sources to ensure its integrity and quality. You will explore the principles of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, data storage, and the importance of maintaining data accuracy. This course emphasizes practical applications, providing you with hands-on experience in managing real-world data scenarios. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to confidently handle data preparation tasks and ensure that your data is ready for analysis and visualization. This program is for anyone interested in data analytics and visualization; there are no prerequisites. To get the most out of the learning experience, it is recommended to follow the courses in sequence, as each one builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the previous ones. By the time you begin this course, you should have a strong understanding of different types of visualizations and their appropriate use, along with the ability to create cohesive and compelling reports in Power BI. You should also be capable of identifying and addressing common design problems in reports, producing audience-focused reports by understanding business needs.
CertNexus
Finalize a Data Science Project
This course is designed for business professionals that want to learn how to gather results from previous stages of the data science project and present them to stakeholders. Learners will communicate the results of a model to stakeholders, be shown how to build a basic web app to demonstrate machine learning models and implement and test pipelines that automate the model training, tuning and deployment processes. The typical student in this course will have completed previous courses in the CDSP professional certificate program, and have several years of experience with computing technology, including some aptitude in computer programming.
Google Cloud
Gestion des usagers et des ressources dans Google Workspace
Ce cours a été conçu pour présenter la gestion des ressources et des utilisateurs dans Google Workspace. Les participants y apprendront à configurer des unités organisationnelles pour répondre aux besoins de leur organisation, et à gérer différents types de groupes Google. Ils développeront également une expertise dans la gestion des paramètres de domaine dans Google Workspace. Pour finir, ils apprendront à maîtriser l'optimisation et la structuration des ressources dans leur environnement Google Workspace.
Coursera
Inspire Student Learning with Showbie
Project Description Length: 60 minutes Software needed for Rhyme: Showbie By the end of this project, you will be ready to use Showbie to streamline your organization, communication, and teaching. Showbie combines the “essential tools for assignments, feedback and communication in one beautiful, easy-to-use app… this means more time for teaching and learning.” From portfolio building to parent communication, Showbie allows teachers to inspire students and connect parents as meaningful learning experiences are shared and celebrated. Throughout each task, we will work together to ensure that you are able to use Showbie with your class right away. We will set up your class and practice using each of the tools Showbie provides so that you can achieve success with your class. Whether you teach online or in the classroom, Showbie can help to simplify and streamline your teaching toolbox.
Google Cloud
Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro
Muitas empresas tradicionais usam sistemas e aplicativos legados que não conseguem atender às expectativas dos clientes modernos. Com frequência, os líderes empresariais precisam escolher entre manter sistemas de TI antigos ou investir em novos produtos e serviços. O curso "Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud" aborda esses desafios e oferece soluções relacionadas à tecnologia de nuvem para cada um. Como parte do programa de aprendizado do Cloud Digital Leader, o objetivo deste curso é ajudar você a crescer profissionalmente e desenvolver o futuro do seu próprio negócio.