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Tecnológico de Monterrey
Organizational innovation and creativity
This management course focuses on the innovation process by presenting students with methodologies for problem solving and innovation that require research, persistence, and agility. Students will be encouraged to: • Synthesize existing ideas, images, concepts, and skill sets in an original way • Embrace ambiguity • Support divergent thinking and risk taking This course will help you become an effective innovation team leader, take on a role as an innovation executive within a large corporation, or provide entrepreneurial activity. In addition, the knowledge acquired will help you plan, apply and execute innovation skills to develop and launch new products and services. In addition, this online course will teach you how to use innovation and business mentality and methodologies to convert opportunities into product specifications, commercial concepts and eventual introductions of these products or services to new markets.
University of Washington
Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals
Business Law is a significant part of many legal practices. As a paralegal, you may work in one or more areas of business law. This short course will equip you with a solid grasp of how agency relationships work—including how to spot legal risks when they go sideways. You'll get hands-on with real-world business structures, learning when it makes sense to form an LLC versus a partnership, and how to avoid those dreaded partnership disputes. Plus, you'll navigate the world of corporations—from incorporation to boardroom accountability—so you can confidently support clients through business growth, governance, and even mergers. This course is designed as an introductory overview and not a ‘one-stop shop’ for in-depth legal education. Understanding each aspect of these specialized areas—would require much more time and study. Each lesson has a reading assignment, case scenarios (practice assessments) and a graded quiz. These activities will help you reinforce what you have learned. The course will require you to practice basic legal writing and analytical skills that you apply towards case scenario assignments to strengthen your case analysis skills. Remember to monitor business law trends as the business laws presented in this course are likely to change over time.
Università Bocconi
Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas
La administración de una empresa de alimentación y bebidas es una tarea fascinante. Los productos de alimentación y bebidas están tan profundamente arraigados en la cultura de la mayoría de los países, que la fabricación y venta de ellos no es sólo una cuestión de hacer y vender productos buenos y sabrosos, sino hacer productos que nutran el cuerpo, el alma y el corazón de las personas. Teniendo en cuenta lo anteriormente expuesto, no es difícil ver que la tarea se convierte rápidamente compleja. Este curso tiene un doble objetivo: en primer lugar, vamos a centrarnos en los desafíos contemporáneos que los gerentes y empresarios de las empresas de alimentos y bebidas deben ser capaces de enfrentar; en segundo lugar, vamos a ofrecer modelos y herramientas para planificar e implementar procesos apropiados para satisfacer a los clientes y construir una ventaja sobre la competencia. El curso está compuesto por cuatro módulos y una introducción, cada uno explora uno de los dilemas que las empresas de alimentación y bebidas se enfrentan. Te será proporcionado un set de video lecciones y tendremos oradores invitados. En estas lecciones se hará una introducción accesible a temas específicos que será integrada con entrevistas a gerentes y expertos que darán ideas valiosas y ejemplos a los participantes. Para mejorar tu experiencia de aprendizaje con nosotros, pondremos a tu disposición un documental sobre las excelencias del Distrito de Módena que estará en un formato específicamente desarrollado para este curso con el fin de darles la oportunidad de experimentar en primera persona lo que los estudiantes de nuestro campus experimentan durante los viajes de estudio en las empresas italianas y europeas. A cada módulo le corresponde una prueba y la posibilidad de discutir con tus pares en los “discussion forums” que te darán la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre la variedad del mundo de alimentación y bebidas, sobre su complejidad, y sobre el poder de la red que construiremos juntos durante el curso. Oradores Invitados: Barilla - Giuseppe Morici, Presidente de la Región Europa - www.barilla.com Heineken - Floris Cobelens, Director de Marketing - www.heineken.com Masterchef Italia Sky - Nils Hartmann, Director de Producciones Originales en Sky Italia - www.masterchef.sky.it TRDN - Martin Oetting, Director Ejecutivo - www.trnd.com Eataly - Paolo Bongiovanni, Director de Marketing - www.eataly.it Branca - Nicolò Branca, Propietario - www.branca.it Berlucchi - Paolo Ziliani, Propietario - www.berlucchi.it GROM - Federico Grom, Fundador y Propietario - www.grom.it/en Winery Il Cavallante - Sergio Morpurgo, Propietario Joia Restaurant - Alta Cucina Naturale - Pietro Leemann, Propietario y Chef - www.joia.it ManpowerGroup Italia - Elena Gelosa, Director de Marketing y Comunicación -www.manpower.it Proyecto Expo 2015 Chile - Guillermo Ariztía, Director del Pabellón chileno - www.expomilan.cl Tetra Pak - Matthew Hatton, Director de Inteligencia del competidor - www.tetrapak.com BioHombre - Matteo Panini, CEO - www.hombre.it Acetaia Maletti - Carmen & Claudio Maletti Cantine Riunite y CIV - Vanni Lusetti, CEO; Francesca Benini, Gerente de Ventas y Marketing; Elena Lottici, Gerente de Exportaciones; Mario Vandi, Director de Marketing - www.riunite.it GlemGas - Marco Guerzoni, Gerente de Proyectos - www.glemgas.com Bibendum Catering - LaFranceschetta58 - Sabrina Lazzereschi y Marta Pulini, Propietarios y Fundadores - www.bibendumcatering.it, www.franceschetta58.it
University of Virginia
Agile и дизайн-мышление
Несмотря на хорошие намерения, упорный труд и основательные идеи, слишком много команд создают продукты, которые никому не нужны, которые нельзя использовать и которые никто не покупает. Но так не должно быть. Agile и дизайн-мышление предлагают иной, эффективный подход к разработке продукции, который приводит к ценным решениям значимых проблем. В этом курсе вы узнаете, как определить, что ценно для пользователя на раннем этапе процесса, сосредоточив усилия команды на тестируемых описаниях пользователя и создании сильной общей точки зрения. Этот курс проводится при поддержке Института Баттена в Школе бизнеса Дарден Университета Вирджинии. Миссия Института Баттена заключается в улучшении мира с помощью предпринимательства и инноваций: www.batteninstitute.org.
University of Michigan
قيادة الفرق
في هذه الدورة التدريبيّة، ستتعلم كيفية بناء فريقك، وتحسين مهارات العمل الجماعي والتعاون، والحفاظ على أداء الفريق من خلال التعلّم والتحسين المستمرّين. وعلى وجه الخصوص، ستتعلم أفضل الممارسات لتكوين فريق ومواءمة أهداف الفرد مع أهداف الفريق. وستتعلم أيضًا كيفية تحديد الأدوار، وبناء الهياكل، وإدارة عمليّة صُنع القرار، بحيث يتفوّق فريقك. وستساعدك أيضًا هذه الدورة التدريبيّة على إدارة العمليات المُهمة للفريق، مثل: تسوية النزاعات، وبناء الثقة التي تؤثّر تأثيرًا كبيرًا في أداء فريقك. ستناقش بعضًا من أفضل الطرق لتوظيف الإمكانات الإنتاجية للفرق في الوقت الذي تخفف فيه من مخاطر العمل الجماعي وفخاخه. وفي المنظمات الحديثة، تتم أغلب الأعمال في فرق، ولكن تتفاوت نتائج العمل الجماعي تفاوتًا استثنائيًّا. تفتقر العديد من الفرق إلى الإعداد والبناء السليم، حيث تعاني من نزاعات يصعُب تسويتها، وتمر بتجارب فشل في التنسيق، وتواجه تحديات خطيرة متعلّقة بالتحفيز. ومن ثم، تخفق العديد من الفرق في إدراك إمكاناتها، وغالبًا ما يضعف أداؤها، حتى أداء الأفراد الذين يعملون على مهام مماثلة. وبعد الانتهاء من هذه الدورة التدريبيّة، ستكتسب مجموعة من الأدوات والممارسات التي تُمكّنك من إعداد فريقك، وإدارته، وتقييمه بفاعليّة، وتحسينه باستمرار. وستجعلك هاتان الرؤيتان قائد فريق أكثر فاعليّة، بل مُساهمًا متميّزًا في هيكل الفريق.
Coursera
Classify Radio Signals with PyTorch
In this 2-hour long guided-project course, you will load a pretrained state of the art model CNN and you will train in PyTorch to classify radio signals with input as spectogram images. The data that you will use, consists of spectogram images (spectogram is a representation of audio signals) and there are targets such as ( Squiggle, Noises, Narrowband, etc). Furthermore, you will apply spectogram augmentation for classification task to augment spectogram images. Moreover, you are going to create train and evaluator function which will be helpful to write training loop. Lastly, you will use best trained model to classify radio signals given any 2D Spectogram of radio signal input images.
Cisco Learning and Certifications
On-Premises Applications and Media Resources
Take your expertise in enterprise communication to the next level with this immersive course on Cisco Unified Communications. Designed for IT professionals and network administrators, this course offers practical, hands-on learning to help you gain skills in the configuration, management, and optimization of key media and messaging resources. You’ll delve into topics such as setting up conferencing devices, transcoders, media termination points, codec negotiation, and Music on Hold, ensuring high-quality media performance across your organization. Explore advanced integration between Cisco Meeting Server and Cisco Unified Communications Manager, including SIP trunk configuration, secure call routing, and a variety of conferencing methods. Learn how to deploy and secure Cisco Instant Messaging and Presence Service, configure scalable clusters, and enable compliance and failover strategies. Get up to speed with Cisco Jabber, from deskphone and softphone modes to hybrid deployments and Webex App migration, plus advanced messaging and video features. With a focus on real-world applications—including Cisco Unity Connection’s voicemail, call handlers, and user templates—you’ll finish this course ready to design, implement, and optimize unified communication solutions. Stand out with in-demand skills tailored for today’s connected enterprises.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors
This course provides an overview of the issue of postharvest loss of grains by exploring essential physical, technical, and social dimensions of postharvest supply chains and loss prevention methods globally. Each year, estimates suggest that 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted, making postharvest loss a critical global food security and sustainability issue of today. Key knowledge areas are presented including: -An overview of postharvest loss -Supply chain activities such as harvesting, drying, and storage -Economics and markets -An introduction to the network of actors working in this field We face the immense challenge of feeding over 9 billion people by the year 2050. To meet these demands, yields will have to more than double using the same amount of natural resources. In recent years, postharvest loss has been recognized by major institutions including the US government, the United Nations, the CGIAR Research Consortium, and several others as a significant opportunity to impact food security and improve livelihoods. Despite this increased attention, a lack of knowledge, technical capacity, and resources remain obstacles for stakeholders worldwide to act on these issues. This course will, for the first time, provide you as professionals, practitioners, and students, with a comprehensive introduction to postharvest loss processes and begin building capacity for loss prevention worldwide.
Google Cloud
Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 简体中文
这门自助式速成课程向学员介绍 Google Cloud 提供的灵活全面的基础架构和平台服务，其中着重介绍了 Compute Engine。学员将通过一系列视频讲座、演示和动手实验，探索和部署各种解决方案元素，包括网络、虚拟机和应用服务等基础架构组件。您将学习如何通过控制台和 Cloud Shell 使用 Google Cloud。您还将了解云架构师角色、基础架构设计方法以及虚拟网络配置和虚拟私有云 (VPC)、项目、网络、子网、IP 地址、路由及防火墙规则。
University of Colorado Boulder
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry
This course focuses on what went wrong. That is, it focuses on the difficulty every manager experiences and how some make the mistake of following an incorrect ethical path. Examined are operating “in the gray”, whether we are driven by rational thinking or intuition, and the possibility of the deliberate infliction of a negative act. Each of these is not an uncommon occurrence. Indeed, operating in the gray is a topic that comes up often in conversations with managers and leaders at every level. The goal of this course is to understand how things can go wrong and how those ethical mistakes affect one’s team, the company, and the society at large. These possible errors are not easily seen and sometimes, for leaders and managers, appear without warning. Stopping them is, many times, a function of ethical awareness and the courage to act. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.
Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection
The course "Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection" equips learners with essential skills to combat advanced cybersecurity threats using artificial intelligence. This course takes a hands-on approach, guiding students through the intricacies of malware detection and network anomaly identification. In the first two modules, you will gain foundational knowledge about various types of malware and advanced detection techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning methods. The subsequent modules shift focus to network security, where you’ll explore anomaly detection algorithms and their application using real-world botnet data. What sets this course apart is its emphasis on practical, project-based learning. By applying your knowledge through hands-on implementations and collaborative presentations, you will develop a robust skill set that is highly relevant in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Completing this course will prepare you to effectively identify and mitigate threats, making you a valuable asset in any cybersecurity role. With the rapid evolution of cyber threats, this course ensures you stay ahead by leveraging the power of AI for robust cybersecurity measures.
Alfaisal University | KLD
الاقتصاد المفتوح | The Open Economy
العولمة (Globalization) نظام يسعى إلى تحقيق العديد من المفاهيم، ومن أهم هذه المفاهيم، تحرير الاقتصاد وحرية حركة التجارة الخارجية، وهو مفهوم أوسع وأشمل من مجرد تدفق الأموال والسلع الأساسية؛ فالهدف هو تحقيق الترابط بين شعوب العالم، ليس اقتصادياً فحسب بل ثقافياً ومعرفياً أيضاً، وانطلاقاً من مبدأ (Globalization)، يمكن تعريف الاقتصاد المفتوح (Open Economy) أنه الانفتاح على العالم الخارجي، من خلال صادرات الدولة ووارداتها (Imports & Exports). هذه الدورة هي دورة تمهيدية؛ فهي تلقي الضوء على أساسيات الموضوع بشكل عام بهدف التعريف به وبمحاوره الأساسية التي يجب الإلمام بها. إذا كنت من المهتمين بفهم الاقتصاد المفتوح، أو كان مجال عملك يتطلب توظيف ذلك في سياق عملك، فهذه الدورة ستكون مثالية لإغناء خبرتك وتطوير مهاراتك بشكل فعال ومؤثر. حيث ستزودك هذه الدورة باطلاع واسع ودقيق على مجموعة من المحاور المتعلقة بهذا الموضوع، مثل: فهم السياسات والإجراءات التي يمكن اتباعها لحماية الصناعة المحلية والحفاظ على تنافسيتها عالمياً، شرح العوامل المسؤولة عن تحديد أسعار صرف العملة المحلية، توضيح كيفية تحديد إذا كانت الدولة مُقرضة أو مُقترضة في السوق العالمي، فهم العوامل التي تحدد أثر السياسات الداخلية والخارجية في تدفقات رؤوس الأموال والسلع والخدمات.
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Principios de Psicología
En este primer curso se proporcionará una visión integral del estudio científico del pensamiento y del comportamiento humano, donde se van a explorar temas como la sensopercepción, cognición, el aprendizaje y la memoria, así como la personalidad y la socialización. Además, podremos conocer con mayor detalle los fundamentos teóricos y los principales hallazgos en la Psicología. También se comprenderá la psicología cognitiva, cómo percibimos el mundo y cómo funciona nuestra memoria. Es relevante mencionar que también se identificarán las principales teorías de la personalidad que explican de manera general el comportamiento humano. Los objetivos del curso son los siguientes: 1. Conocer los fundamentos teóricos y los principales hallazgos en Psicología. 2. Comprender la psicología cognitiva, cómo percibimos el mundo, y cómo funciona nuestra memoria. 3. Identificar las principales teorías de la personalidad que explican el comportamiento humano.
University of California, Davis
Beer Quality: Color & Clarity
Welcome to Beer Quality: Color and Clarity led by distinguished professor Charles Bamforth, Ph.D. In this course, you will learn about beer color and how it impacts a consumer's perception of beer. Also discussed are the scientific factors affecting beer color and clarity. The methods of measuring and altering beer color are presented, as are ways to troubleshoot problems with beer color.
CertNexus
IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals
This course covers incident response methods and procedures that are taught in alignment with industry frameworks such as US-CERT's NCIRP (National Cyber Incident Response Plan), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 41, United States Cyber Incident Coordination. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with managing compliance with state legislation and other regulatory requirements regarding incident response, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents. The course introduces procedures and resources to comply with legislative requirements regarding incident response. This course is designed primarily for IT leaders and company executives who are responsible for complying with incident response legislation. This course focuses on the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary to comply with incident response and incident handling process requirements. This course is also designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus® IRBIZ™ (Exam IRZ-110). What you learn and practice in this course can be a significant part of your preparation. In this course, you will: explain the importance of risk management in preparation for incident response; given a scenario, execute incident response processes; explain general mitigation methods and devices; and assess and comply with current incident response requirements.
Peking University
程序开发项目实践
作为“程序设计与算法”系列专项课程的结业实践项目，我们联合腾讯公司，为大家设计了一个实际应用问题——搜索引擎设计。这是互联网公司中极具代表的实际开发项目。如何高效地进行检索？如何有效地提升搜索的精度？… 将要求你解决一系列搜索引擎设计中面临的实际问题。通过这个项目实践，我们希望能够对你的实际编程能力进行衡量，也希望你能够充分展现自己所学到的知识和技能。我们将在项目展开的过程中提供腾讯资深工程师的专业解答，并从完成项目的学习者中选拔部分同学参与在腾讯公司的现场交流。完成本实践项目，表明你已经具备了在企业承担程序研发工作的能力。 第一期的结业实践项目初步定为2016年6月。