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University of Oxford
Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations
Transform your ideas into impactful social innovations. Offered by the Gradel Institute of Charity at New College, University of Oxford, this course helps you define, design, test, and scale solutions that drive social change. Whether you work in a nonprofit, a social enterprise, or are launching your own initiative, you will learn how to turn vision into action using practical frameworks and tools. Guided by Professor Peter Frumkin, the course draws on his and Suzi Sosa’s graphic novel on social innovation, introducing 20 actionable tools across the four key phases of the innovation journey: define, design, pilot, and scale. You will apply these tools directly to a project of your choice, developing your ability to identify needs, create prototypes, test ideas, and plan for sustainable growth. By the end of the course, you will have a clear, evidence-based roadmap to bring your social innovation to life and the confidence to lead meaningful change in your community or organization.
Coursera
GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms
In today’s competitive legal landscape, where talent retention is important, having a clear, data-driven approach to compensation is no longer a choice — it is essential. This course provides you with the tools to master compensation analysis using GenAI, transforming how law firms make pay decisions. In this course you’ll learn how to examine pay structures, identify discrepancies, and develop fair, competitive compensation plans. This course provides practical information through interactive activities, real-world examples, and expert insights that may be applied right away. This course is designed for professionals responsible for shaping and maintaining equitable compensation structures within law firms. HR and compensation experts will gain insights into designing fair and competitive pay systems, while law firm leaders and decision-makers will explore strategies to enhance pay practices and promote pay parity. Additionally, operations analysts, compliance professionals, and legal technology specialists will learn how to leverage AI-powered tools and data-driven methodologies to ensure compensation aligns with legal, ethical, and business standards. Participants should have a foundational understanding of financial analysis and compensation structures, including wage benchmarking and profitability measures. Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts is beneficial but not required, as the course will introduce relevant applications in compensation analysis. Moreover, experience with data management and basic statistical methods will support learners in engaging with hands-on exercises, enabling them to interpret salary data effectively and make informed decisions. By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze salary data to identify pay disparities and promote equitable compensation practices in law firms. They will evaluate existing pay structures and develop strategic recommendations that ensure competitiveness, compliance, and fairness. Additionally, participants will apply data-driven decision-making to create transparent, defensible compensation models that align with industry benchmarks and organizational goals.
Google Cloud
Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads en Français
Le cours "Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads" vous fera découvrir de manière très complète le développement d'applications cloud natives. Tout au long de votre formation, vous étudierez les opérations Kubernetes, la gestion des déploiements, la mise en réseau GKE et le stockage persistant. Il s'agit du premier cours de la série "Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine". Après l'avoir terminé, inscrivez-vous au cours "Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production".
Vanderbilt University
AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT
This course explores how to leverage ChatGPT as a powerful assistant for MATLAB programming, helping learners write, debug, and optimize code more efficiently. Participants will gain hands-on experience using ChatGPT to generate MATLAB programs, analyze data, and solve engineering and scientific problems. The course covers key MATLAB concepts, AI-assisted coding strategies, and best practices for integrating ChatGPT into the development workflow. Designed for beginners and experienced users alike, this course enhances MATLAB proficiency while demonstrating the synergy between AI and computational problem-solving. By the end, learners will be able to use ChatGPT effectively to accelerate coding tasks and improve productivity in MATLAB.
Coursera
GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API
In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to create an AI Assistant using the OpenAI API. In this project, You have been contacted by ToyTrends, an online retail store, to develop an advanced AI assistant capable of conducting insightful data analysis on their sales data. ToyTrends has supplied you with a JSON dataset containing sales records, and your role as an AI engineer is to make use of the OpenAI Assistant API to design, implement, and instruct an intelligent AI assistant. This AI should understand user prompts and deliver precise answers to analytical queries. Furthermore, it should be able to generate informative data visualizations. Your objective is to create a sophisticated AI companion that not only interprets user inquiries accurately but also provides insightful visual representations of the dataset for a comprehensive understanding of the sales dynamics. To get the most out of this course, you'll need access to the OpenAI API Key and have a basic understanding of data analysis concepts, including data types, and data manipulation, along with some familiarity with Python. This course is for those who are experienced data analysts with at least a basic knowledge of Python, who want to explore the exciting applications of generative AI in data analysis.
Coursera
Build a Full Website using WordPress
By the end of this project, you will create a full web-site that is attractive and user friendly using a free content management system, WordPress. You will learn how to create a website utilizing themes and plug-ins using the web creation tool. You’ll have a virtual space to showcase your business with customers who want to stay connected. 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.
West Virginia University
Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues
In the fourth part of the Sales Operations/Management Specialization, students will explore the purpose and methods for forecasting and budgeting in a management role. Next, we will learn how to develop territories and evaluate sales performance. Finally, we will explore the legal and ethical issues facing sales managers.
Coursera
How to get more followers by creating a video tweet
By the end of this project, you will be able to create a video Tweet that will appeal to your following on Twitter. You will learn about direct uploads of unpolished videos and how to create polished videos in Canva to create simple yet effective videos to get more followers on Twitter. We will discuss the generally accepted rules and guidelines for creating great tweets to accompany your video. This is a great tool to use if you have plans to use Twitter and would like to improve your following on Twitter. Familiarity with Twitter and a free Canva account is required for this project.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Supply Market Analysis
In this course you will learn some tools to evaluate supply markets from a Strategic level (e.g. Macro) (PESTLE) to Tactical level (e.g. Industry) (Supply Market Segmentation, Five Forces, Supply Chain Mapping) to Operational Level (Supplier) (Informational Sources, SWOT, Financial Analysis) A total of seven "proven" tools will be provided. All of these tools will help you develop the right strategies, reduce risks, and make the "right" supplier decisions. Required reading, supplemental videos and a required case with a Peer Group Assessment will help you increase your learnings.
Packt
LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500)
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. This comprehensive course will empower you to become proficient in Linux system administration by covering all critical aspects of the LPIC-1 (102-500) exam. By the end, you will be able to manage users and groups, automate tasks through shell scripting, configure essential Linux services like networking, system time, and logging, and implement security measures such as SSH configuration, data encryption, and system hardening. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting and securing Linux systems. The course begins with foundational knowledge of shell scripting and user interfaces, guiding you through powerful tools like Xorg and Wayland. You'll explore Linux desktop environments and configure accessibility features. As you progress, you'll master administrative tasks such as managing system accounts and automating jobs with cron and systemd timers. The next phase covers system services like configuring NTP servers, managing email transfer agents, and troubleshooting networking and name resolution. Finally, you’ll dive into Linux security practices, including auditing permissions and hardening systems. Ideal for aspiring Linux administrators or those preparing for the LPIC-1 exam, this course builds real-world skills to manage and troubleshoot Linux systems.
Coursera
Style Images with CSS
In this intermediate-level course you will explore how CSS (Cascading Stylesheets) can be used to alter the appearance of an image on your web page. HTML is used to add image content to a website and CSS is used to make that content visually appealing to website visitors. You will use the Notepad++ editor to write CSS rules with a variety of selectors and properties that are applied to images to change their appearance. The Chrome browser is used to display the page to test the results of your work. CSS is a very powerful tool and using it to gain more control over the visual aspects of images is a valuable skill for a web developer. 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.
University of Colorado System
Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
In this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to assess and stabilize certain types of patients for transport. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1) assess a basic medical patient 2) describe general pharmacologic principles and the skills associated with medication administration, 3) explain airway physiology, the assessment of the airway and available interventions for airway management, 4) identify, assess and formulate a plan to stabilize a patient with a respiratory emergency for transport, and 5) identify, assess and formulate a plan to stabilize a patient with a cardiovascular emergency for transport. 6) describe the most common neurologic and endocrine emergencies and what you can do for them as an EMT.
IE Business School
Implementación del Marketing Mix Proyecto Capstone
El proyecto capstone te ofrece la oportunidad de poner en práctica lo que has aprendido a lo largo de la especialización a través de una de estas opciones: I – Ayuda a una gran empresa a encontrar solución a problemas reales que está enfrentando en las áreas de las 4P. Tras realizar un análisis exhaustivo de la situación actual, recomienda planes de acción específicos para resolver dilemas de la empresa. Un caso de estudio de la vida real. II – ¿Tienes tu propio producto o servicio? Dale una nueva perspectiva a través del marketing mix. Si planeas lanzar tu propio producto o servicio al Mercado, decide qué acciones ejecutar para cada una de las 4P a través de esta opción de proyecto final personalizado, y dale a tu idea ese empuje final. Ambas opciones tienen distintas fases con proyectos evaluados por tus compañeros.
Coursera
Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction
Learn how to build and manage thriving Facebook communities that foster meaningful interaction and long-term engagement. This course covers strategies for growing active Groups and Pages, including setting clear community guidelines, designing recurring engagement prompts, and using Facebook’s built-in tools to moderate and measure success. You'll explore how to create spaces where members feel valued and connected—not just to your content, but to each other. With expert insights, planning templates, and a hands-on activity, you'll develop a complete strategy for cultivating vibrant, resilient communities on Facebook.
Coursera
Spark Instant Rapport
Spark Instant Rapport is an intermediate-to-advanced short course within the B2B Sales Negotiation: Leveraging AI Professional Certificate. The course helps sales professionals turn rapport building from an instinctive, personality-driven activity into a structured, observable, and improvable professional skill. Instead of relying on “being friendly,” learners use the FORM method (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Motivation) to open first-call conversations with intention and relevance, creating early trust and buyer warmth. The course positions rapport as something that can be measured and refined. Learners practice recognizing concrete rapport indicators during calls and documenting them clearly inside CRM systems so that relationship context becomes shared operational knowledge. They then analyze post-call warmth ratings or survey scores to compare different opening approaches and determine what actually strengthens buyer engagement. Rather than treating rapport as a soft skill that cannot be evaluated, the course shows how behavioral choices can be connected to data-driven insights. By the end of the course, learners can confidently open calls using FORM, capture meaningful relationship signals, and use simple performance metrics to justify what is working, what needs refinement, and how their communication choices shape buyer trust in modern B2B sales environments.
Google
Serviços de infraestruturas e administração de sistemas
Este curso vai fazer a transição do trabalho num único computador para uma frota inteira. A administração de sistemas é o campo das TI responsável por manter sistemas de computadores fiáveis num ambiente multiutilizador. Neste curso, vai saber mais sobre os serviços de infraestruturas que mantêm todas as entidades, sejam grandes ou pequenas, a funcionar. Vamos analisar detalhadamente a nuvem para que compreenda tudo, desde configurações de infraestruturas na nuvem habituais até saber como gerir os recursos na nuvem. Também vai aprender a gerir e a configurar servidores, bem como a utilizar ferramentas do setor para gerir computadores, informações do utilizador e a produtividade do utilizador. Por fim, vai aprender a recuperar a infraestrutura de TI da sua entidade caso ocorra um desastre. No final deste curso, vai conseguir: ● utilizar práticas recomendadas para escolher hardware, fornecedores e serviços para a sua entidade. ● compreender como funcionam os serviços de infraestruturas mais comuns que mantêm uma entidade em funcionamento e como gerir servidores de infraestruturas. ● compreender como tirar o máximo partido da nuvem para a sua entidade. ● gerir os computadores e os utilizadores de uma entidade através dos serviços de diretório Active Directory e OpenLDAP. ● escolher e gerir as ferramentas que a sua entidade irá utilizar. ● fazer uma cópia de segurança dos dados da sua entidade e saber como recuperar a infraestrutura de TI caso ocorra um desastre. ● utilizar os conhecimentos de administração de sistemas para planear e melhorar os processos para ambientes de TI.