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Peking University
生物信息学: 导论与方法
欢迎选修北京大学MOOC课程“生物信息学：导论与方法”。 近三十年来，生命科学与计算科学飞速发展。生物信息学是一门生命科学与计算科学的前沿交叉学科。生物信息学产生和迅猛发展的主要推动力来自于新一代测序等高通量技术在生命科学领域越来越广泛的应用。目前，人和很多动植物的基因组已经被测序出来。已知DNA序列的数量已超过20兆亿碱基，每五个月翻一番。这些前所未有的大数据中蕴藏着很多尚不为人知的新发现、新知识，给生命科学研究带来新的历史机遇。但是同时，这些大数据不仅数量巨大、持续呈现指数增长的趋势，而且噪音高，异构程度高。准确、快速地分析这些数据需要先进的计算方法。 生物信息学是一门强大的新技术，是用来分析、存储、搜索海量生物医学数据的信息技术和计算技术。另一方面，生物信息学是一种研究生命科学问题的新方法、新思路，是一种从全基因组出发、从系统水平出发、基于数据整合，提出新假说、发现新规律的研究方法。在这门“生物信息学：导论与方法”网上课程中，我们将向您系统地讲授生物信息学主要概念及方法。课程内容从基础的序列比对开始，循序渐进，围绕深度测序数据分析、计算基因组学、分子通路鉴定等当前研究的前沿热点内容进行介绍与讨论。进一步地，我们会以我们实验室自己开发的算法、软件及数据库为例，告诉您如何开发新的生物信息学技术。我们将用具体实例展示给您，如何用生物信息学的方法及研究思路来解决生命科学里的实际问题。我们也邀请到几位生命科学领域资深教授介绍相关的生物信息学重要工作及生物信息学在生命科学中的作用。 本课程材料采用 CC BY-NC-SA 协议开放共享。
Emory University
Conflict Transformation
This course introduces you to the concept of conflict transformation and how it differs from conflict resolution, management, and prevention. We’ll see how conflict offers opportunities for constructive change, and we'll explore different tools and methods for engaging conflict constructively. Regardless of your familiarity with the topic, you'll get insightful tips, portable handouts, lively demonstrations, and personalized assignments to bridge and enhance your own knowledge and history within the conflict narrative. In any area of your life, you'll benefit from the practical techniques and transferable information offered throughout this five-week journey.
National Taiwan University
CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程（CAD/BIM Specialization)
本課程專題之設計乃與世界知名的Arup工程顧問公司合作，讓學員透過解決工程實務問題的過程，一方面能複習與綜整本系列課程中所學到的知識與技能，另一方面能更理解CAD/BIM在工程實務的運用上，可能遭遇的挑戰與相對應的解決方案，並期能激發學員之創意，讓本系列課程之學習成果更加豐富。修習完此課程之學員，將成為具有職場競爭力的初階CAD/BIM專業人才。本課程會先說明要學員解決的工程實務問題，及解決問題之階段性任務，接著便由學員逐步完成各階段性任務及提出期中報告，最後於期末時針對所完成的基本解決方案與創意加值部份，提出一期末報告。每期的頂尖學員，將可獲得提送履歷表給Arup公司的難得機會。 您可以單獨註冊此門課程，不需要完成專項課程中的所有課程才能加入。但因本門課縱整了專項課程中所學的知識與技術，因此建議學習者需具備專項課程的課綱中所列的知識與技術，否則難以順利地完成本課程的課程項目。 CAD/BIM技術與應用 專項課程： https://www.coursera.org/specializations/cad-bim-jianmo
Packt
Master Svelte Framework - The Complete Course
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. In this comprehensive course, you'll master the Svelte framework and SvelteKit, empowering you to build dynamic, user-friendly websites. The journey begins by setting up your first Svelte project and learning the fundamental concepts of Svelte, including components, event handling, and reactivity. You'll then dive deeper into SvelteKit, exploring routing, server-side rendering, layouts, and API integration, which will allow you to create more sophisticated applications. By integrating Firebase services such as Firestore and Firebase Auth with SvelteKit, you’ll gain hands-on experience in building secure and data-driven applications. From login authentication to real-time data updates, you'll build fully functional apps, including personal webpages, forms, and interactive user interfaces. Throughout the course, you'll take on challenges that solidify your learning and push your problem-solving abilities. This course is designed for developers who want to build modern web applications using Svelte and SvelteKit. It’s perfect for learners looking to enhance their skills in front-end development, particularly those interested in using cutting-edge frameworks to build fast, interactive, and secure web applications.
Corporate Finance Institute
Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel
Excel is the most widely used analysis tool in the world and a great starting point for diving into data analysis. In this course, you’ll apply Excel’s native tools to structure your data into spreadsheets and tables. You’ll then analyze and produce insights from that data using pivot tables. Finally, you’ll visualize those insights by building a dashboard in Excel. You’ll apply these skills using modern functionality like dynamic array formulas, linked data types, and Ideas in Excel. You’ll work hands-on with real-world scenarios, using datasets pulled from financial statements and retail sales. By the end of the course, you'll be able to: ● analyze a dataset using native Excel tools ● apply Excel tools and formulas to transform and structure your data ● create pivot tables to slice and dice your data ● visualize data with pivot charts and Excel Charts ● describe the landscape of data analysis and visualization
Coursera
Creando tu primera app con ReactJS
En este proyecto de 1 hora, aprenderás a desarrollar aplicaciones usando React, además de entender la comunicación entre componentes y cómo reutilizarlos.
Google
التخطيط للمشروع: وضع كل شيء معًا
هذه هي الدورة التدريبية الثالثة في برنامج شهادة إدارة المشروعات من Google. تستكشف هذه الدورة كيفية رسم مشروع في المرحلة الثانية من دورة حياة المشروع: مرحلة التخطيط للمشروع. ستفحص المكونات الرئيسية لخطة المشروع، وكيفية عمل تقديرات زمنية دقيقة، وكيفية تعيين المعالم الرئيسية. بعد ذلك، سوف تتعلم كيفية إنشاء وإدارة الميزانية وكيفية القيام بعمليات الشراء. بعد ذلك، سوف تكتشف الأدوات التي يمكن أن تساعدك في تحديد وإدارة أنواع مختلفة من المخاطر وكيفية استخدام خطة إدارة المخاطر للوصول إلى المخاطر وحلها. أخيرًا، سوف تستكشف كيفية صياغة وإدارة خطة تواصل وكيفية تنظيم وثائق المشروع. سيستمر مديرو مشروعات Google الحاليون في إرشادك وتزويدك بأساليب عملية لإنجاز هذه المهام مع عرض لك أفضل أدوات إدارة المشروع والموارد للوظيفة الحالية. يجب أن يكون المتعلمون الذين يكملون هذا البرنامج مجهزين للتقدم لوظائف المستوى التمهيدي كمديري المشروعات. لا تلزم خبرة سابقة. بنهاية هذه الدورة، ستكون قادرًا على: - وصف مكونات مرحلة تخطيط المشروع وأهميتها. - شرح سبب أهمية المعالم الرئيسية وكيفية تحديدها. - عمل تقديرات زمنية دقيقة ووصف أساليب الحصول عليها من أعضاء الفريق. - تحديد الأدوات وأفضل الممارسات لبناء خطة المشروع وخطة إدارة المخاطر. - وصف كيفية تقدير الميزانية وتتبعها والمحافظة عليها. اشرح عملية الشراء وحدد وثائق الشراء الرئيسية. - وضع خطة تواصل بسيطة وشرح كيفية إدارتها. - شرح سبب أهمية المعالم الرئيسية وكيفية تحديدها. - اشرح سبب أهمية خطة المشروع والمكونات التي تحتوي عليها. - عمل تقديرات زمنية دقيقة ووصف أساليب الحصول عليها من أعضاء الفريق.
Packt
Advanced Data Management in Azure Databricks
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 advanced course on Azure Databricks will empower you with the skills to manage complex data workflows efficiently. With a focus on advanced features like Unity Catalog, Delta Tables, and Databricks Ingestion Tools, you will gain hands-on experience in managing large-scale data pipelines, ensuring data consistency, and implementing data governance across the Databricks platform. By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of Databricks' capabilities in data management, equipping you to handle enterprise-level data solutions. The course begins by introducing Unity Catalog, showing how it can be set up and used for managing user access and securing objects in your Databricks environment. You’ll learn how to configure the Unity Catalog and work with various securable objects, ensuring a secure and organized data landscape. As you progress, you will dive deeper into Delta Lake and Delta Tables, starting with an introduction to Delta Lake's features, followed by a thorough exploration of how to create and manage Delta Tables, including reading and optimizing them for performance. In the later modules, you’ll explore Databricks' incremental ingestion tools. You will be introduced to the architecture and use cases of incremental data ingestion, including how to leverage tools like Copy Into and Databricks Autoloader with schema evolution. You’ll also work with streaming data ingestion to ensure real-time data processing with minimal effort. The course concludes with an introduction to Delta Live Tables (DLT), where you’ll learn to create DLT pipelines and workloads using SQL and Python, solidifying your knowledge in streamlining real-time analytics. This course is ideal for experienced data engineers, data architects, and data scientists who want to specialize in Azure Databricks. Prior experience with cloud-based data platforms, SQL, and Python is recommended. With a focus on practical application, this course is designed to take your expertise in data management to the next level.
SkillUp
Growth Mindset
Success in your career and personal life often depends on how well you adapt and grow. A growth mindset allows individuals to face challenges, learn from them, and stay relevant in their fields. If you're ready to unlock your full potential, then this self-paced Growth Mindset course is the perfect starting point. In this course, you'll explore the power of mindset and neuroplasticity, learn actionable steps to overcome a fixed mindset, and apply growth-driven principles to your personal and professional life. You will also learn to apply practical tools, such as positive self-talk and determination, to help build your resilience and confidence. Plus, you'll work practice quizzes, readings and a final graded project to cement your learning. Overall, this course is ideal for professionals at all levels. It will equip you with the mindset and tools needed to tackle challenges and thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Northeastern University
Software Quality Control and Management Part 2
Welcome to Software Quality Control and Management: Get ready to explore how quality assurance brings software to life! In this course, you’ll learn what Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is, why it matters, and how it fits into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You’ll see where development and QA teams collaborate to deliver reliable, high-performing products. You’ll dive into QA methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps, discovering how testing adapts to each approach. You’ll also learn about the different phases and types of QA testing, from manual checks to full automation. Hands-on practice is a big part of this course—you’ll use two of the most common automation tools in the industry, UFT (Unified Functional Testing) and Selenium, to build your testing skills. By the end, you’ll also explore career opportunities in IT and QA, helping you understand how your new skills can open doors in the tech world.
Coursera
Classification Trees in Python, From Start To Finish
In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to build Classification Trees in Python, using a real world dataset that has missing data and categorical data that must be transformed with One-Hot Encoding. We then use Cost Complexity Pruning and Cross Validation to build a tree that is not overfit to the Training Dataset. This course runs on Coursera's hands-on project platform called Rhyme. On Rhyme, you do projects in a hands-on manner in your browser. You will get instant access to pre-configured cloud desktops containing all of the software and data you need for the project. Everything is already set up directly in your Internet browser so you can just focus on learning. For this project, you’ll get instant access to a cloud desktop with (e.g. Python, Jupyter, and Tensorflow) pre-installed. Prerequisites: In order to be successful in this project, you should be familiar with Python and the theory behind Decision Trees, Cost Complexity Pruning, Cross Validation and Confusion Matrices. Notes: - 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.
L&T EduTech
Geospatial Technology for Construction
The "Geospatial Technology for Construction" course adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating key aspects of Geospatial and Construction Engineering. The content is structured into seven modules for a comprehensive learning experience. In Module One, learners will understand geospatial thinking, its daily applications, and the importance of spatial thinking. This includes differentiating information types and communicating spatial information effectively. Module Two explores the necessity of Geospatial Technology in the construction industry, covering its role in tender processes, design, execution, and lifecycle management. Module Three delves into geospatial surveying and mapping, introducing components, basics of surveying, and advanced solutions through practical use cases. Module Four covers digital level, electronic total station, and GNSS technologies, demonstrating their use and providing an overview of GNSS components and field procedures. Module Five introduces advanced spatial sensing and imaging technologies, including scanning, remote sensing, and sensor applications. Module Six provides in-depth knowledge of photogrammetry and LiDAR, with practical demonstrations of equipment and data processing. Module Seven explores engineering solutions in geospatial contexts, introducing CORS, scan-to-model techniques, and construction site optimization using UAVs. Visualization in construction projects is also emphasized. We look forward to you joining us on this journey into Geospatial Technology for Construction, equipping you with essential skills and knowledge for this dynamic field! Target Learners: • Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering • Post-Graduate Students in Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ Geospatial Engineering. • Practicing Engineers involved in geospatial applications in construction. • Faculties in Civil and Geospatial Engineering. • Industry professionals working in construction, surveying, and geospatial technology companies. • Project managers and consultants in construction and infrastructure development sectors. Prerequisites: • Basic knowledge of Civil Engineering principles • Familiarity with Surveying and Mapping • Understanding of Construction Practices • Software: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center, SCENE Software
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2
This course is intended as a first step for learners who seek to become producers of social science research. It is organized as an introduction to the design and execution of a research study. It introduces the key elements of a proposal for a research study, and explains the role of each. It reviews the major types of qualitative and quantitative data used in social science research, and then introduces some of the most important sources of existing data available freely or by application, worldwide and for China. The course offers an overview of basic principles in the design of surveys, including a brief introduction to sampling. Basic techniques for quantitative analysis are also introduced, along with a review of common challenges that arise in the interpretation of results. Professional and ethical issues that often arise in the conduct of research are also discussed. The course concludes with an introduction to the options for further study available to the interested student, and an overview of the key steps involved in selecting postgraduate programs and applying for admission. Learners who complete the course will be able to make an informed decision about whether to pursue advanced studies, and should be adequately prepared to write an application for postgraduate study that exhibits basic understanding of key aspects of social science research paradigms and methodologies. Explore the big questions in social science and learn how you can be a producer of social science research. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/QuMOAlwhpvU Part 1 should be completed before taking this course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-science-study-chinese-society
Coursera
Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram
En este proyecto estaremos trabajando campañas y publicidad en Instagram. Instagram es una plataforma social que nos permite interactuar con millones de personas a través de ella. Hoy día, se ha movido a convertirse en una plataforma de ventas con su división de E-Commerce. La plataforma cuenta con más de dos billones de usuarios activos y es una de las plataformas sociales más populares hoy día. Por esta razón, Instagram se ha convertido en una plataforma de oportunidad para pequeños negocios, artistas y personas que desean crecer su presencia en las redes sociales. Una de las mejores maneras de conseguir seguidores y posibles clientes es haciendo publicidad en Instagram. Instagram es una plataforma de META, y META tiene un sistema excelente a la hora de crear y optimizar tus anuncios y publicidades. En este proyecto guiado hablaremos sobre esto y aprenderemos a hacerlo paso a paso. Prepárate para llevar tu experiencia como gerente de redes sociales al próximo nivel.
Radio y Televisión Española
Búsqueda avanzada y verificación de información
Este curso trata de facilitar una serie de competencias y destrezas necesarias para combatir la desinformación y así afrontar mejor los desafíos que plantea la era digital. Desarrollar unas habilidades esenciales a la hora de buscar información por medio de Internet mediante el uso de herramientas audiovisuales, recursos digitales, aplicaciones y programas, sin olvidar las fuentes humanas directas, para contrastar los materiales que circulan por las redes sociales.
Creo Incubator
Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership
Strategic leadership today is not only about making decisions it’s about positioning, influence, and the ability to shape ideas that others trust and follow. In CREO Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership course, you will learn how to define a clear leadership lane, build credibility, and expand your impact through strategic communication, networks, and thought leadership. You’ll start by strengthening your strategic positioning: clarifying your core leadership identity, reading your context, spotting high-value market gaps, and aligning opportunities with your long-term vision. Next, you’ll develop high-level influence techniques used by senior leaders mapping influence networks, using strong framing, building legitimacy through consistency, and leading meaning-making in uncertain or crisis moments. You will then build an innovative content strategy that translates your thinking into content that resonates: connecting content to identity, publishing with intention, using digital awareness frameworks, and measuring impact beyond vanity metrics. Finally, you’ll scale your leadership presence globally by navigating cross-border relationships, building intellectual partnerships, and exploring sustainable monetization models that protect trust and align with long-term impact and sustainability. By the end of the course, you’ll have a practical set of frameworks and tools to craft your leadership positioning, communicate with influence, build a consistent thought leadership presence, and grow your network and opportunities in a sustainable way.