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Packt
Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone
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 offers a deep dive into SQL Server, starting with an introduction to the basics of databases and data types. You'll be guided through setting up SQL Server on various platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, ensuring a smooth start to your learning journey. By exploring SQL Server Management Studio and Azure Data Studio, you’ll gain familiarity with the essential tools for database management. Next, the course covers foundational skills such as creating, manipulating, and removing databases using both graphical tools and SQL scripts. You’ll also delve into key concepts like normalization, foreign keys, and table relationships to ensure your databases are optimized and efficient. Moreover, you’ll learn about CRUD operations, transactions, and SQL query techniques like filtering, aggregation, and joining tables to handle large datasets and complex queries effectively. Finally, the course transitions into more advanced topics, including views, functions, and stored procedures. You’ll also learn how to implement security measures such as user logins and authentication, rounding off your knowledge with crucial skills for real-world database management. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in SQL Server and be equipped with the tools to manage databases confidently. This course is designed for database administrators, software developers, and IT professionals looking to enhance their SQL Server skills. Prior knowledge of basic databases is helpful but not required.
Google Cloud
App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you will provision a Google Compute Engine virtual machine and install software libraries for software development.
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains
Have a look at our trailer for a brief introduction to this course: https://youtu.be/GADAgxTHjgE In this course, you learn how the agro-food value chain approaches the challenge of constantly improving its competitiveness by producing high quality food and products and also aiming to attain greater sustainability. Some of the topics of this course are: • The notion of quality for food and agricultural products and consumer value. • How to conduct market research in this field. • Labelling, branding and pricing strategies, as-well as innovation in the agro-food sector. • How sustainability can be used as a competitive advantage through corporate social responsibility. • The role and different types of industrial standards. • The different forms of coordination in the chain, in particular with regard to the retailing and distribution sector. This course is taught by a group of international experts from Universities in Italy, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. Each of them will give you insights into a specific topic related to food quality and the organization of the agro-food value chains.
Princeton University
Analytic Combinatorics
Analytic Combinatorics teaches a calculus that enables precise quantitative predictions of large combinatorial structures. This course introduces the symbolic method to derive functional relations among ordinary, exponential, and multivariate generating functions, and methods in complex analysis for deriving accurate asymptotics from the GF equations. All the features of this course are available for free. People who are interested in digging deeper into the content may wish to obtain the textbook Analytic Combinatorics (upon which the course is based) or to visit the website ac.cs.princeton.edu for a wealth of additional material. This course does not offer a certificate upon completion.
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services
Lean is a powerful methodology that enables managers and employees to shift their mindset and helps companies to keep their business sustainable by creating competitive advantage. Today, in an increasingly complex and dynamic world, where companies struggle to maintain competitive advantage, Lean is more important than ever. This course combines the experience of many senior experts and practitioners from the Boston Consulting Group and École des Ponts, and brings perspectives on Lean in manufacturing and services. It offers strong topic foundation as well as deep practical insights into the art of continuous improvement. In this course, you will learn: - why Lean is a key driver for sustainable competitive advantage - how different companies can leverage Lean to create value both in manufacturing and services - what it takes to drive a Lean transformation and build a culture of continuous improvement - how new technologies impact traditional lean practices
Coursera
Medical Billing: Code and Claim Cleanly
Master the fundamentals of accurate medical billing that keeps revenue flowing and claims processing smoothly. This course empowers health administration professionals to confidently navigate the critical intersection of clinical documentation and financial operations. You'll develop expertise in translating physician encounters into precise E&M codes and transform patient information into clean, submittable claims that pass payer scrutiny on the first attempt. By completing this course, you'll be able to Review clinical documentation systematically, Apply standardized coding guidelines with confidence, and Create comprehensive claims that include all necessary insurance details, modifiers, and charges. This course is unique because it bridges the gap between clinical care and revenue cycle success, giving you the practical skills that medical practices depend on daily. To be successful in this course, you should have basic familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare office operations.
Arm
Introduction to Microprocessors
Introduction to Microprocessors is targeted at anyone with an interest in learning the basics of computer architecture, microprocessors and CPUs. Do you want to understand how the central processing unit (CPU) of a microprocessor works? How the code you type is actually executed by your computer? Presented by engineers from Arm, this course provides you with an introduction to the central components of processors including: - the Arithmetic Logic Unit, or ALU, and the arithmetic and logical operations it carries out; - the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle or FDE within different architectures; - pipelining, or how a CPU decides what to prioritize and the challenges faced when doing so; - types of memory and their uses; - the process that high level code, such as C#, goes through to get converted into machine code; - assembly code, an interim step between high level and machine level code; and - how assembling and compiling work together to produce object code or executable files. To get the most out of this course, learners should already be familiar with basic Boolean algebra and have experience of programming in object code, such as Python or C.
IE Business School
Marketing Management Essentials: Market Analysis
In this course, you will discover the essentials of marketing management in a concise course that covers market analysis, strategy, and execution. Master the 5C analysis to understand the market and your company's position, enabling strategic decision-making and market opportunity assessment to elevate your marketing expertise efficiently.
Packt
Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, & React
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 bootcamp, you will dive deep into front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Starting with the fundamentals of HTML5, you’ll build a solid foundation by learning about tags, attributes, and file structure. You’ll then move on to CSS3, where you’ll master styling techniques, responsive design, and modern CSS properties. From there, you will explore JavaScript, gaining proficiency in working with variables, operators, loops, and functions. The final leg of the course will introduce you to React.js, where you’ll learn component-based development, JSX, state management, and hooks, culminating in hands-on projects like building a calculator app and using a public API. The course flows systematically, starting with core concepts of HTML and CSS before moving on to more complex JavaScript programming, giving you the practical tools and knowledge you need to build dynamic, responsive websites. This course is perfect for beginners who want to get started in web development. If you’re new to programming and want to gain hands-on experience in building websites and apps, this course is for you. There are no prerequisites other than a curiosity for learning and an enthusiasm to get started. By the end of the course, you will be able to build fully functional websites and applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React.js, implement responsive design techniques, and interact with APIs to display dynamic content.
Coursera
Data calculations in Microsoft Excel
By the end of this project, you will create a free account on Microsoft 365, will get access to Microsoft Excel, you will create a table with data that you will later be able to manipulate to calculate sums, average amounts, percentages, and also calculate with certain criteria. Your new skills will help you efficiently manipulate data and operate with formulas that can help make more efficient management decisions in the future.
NIIT
Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express
For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs provide a flexible and easier process to integrate applications. They have emerged as one of the most common methods used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer, ability to build REST APIs is a key requirement. This course will enable you to build and document REST APIs using various frameworks and tools. The primary use of this is to create REST API’s that accept request from frontend and send appropriate responses. Here, you will also learn to document the REST APIs using Swagger.
Pearson
PMP Certification: Unit 5
This course provides an in-depth exploration of two critical aspects of project management. You'll gain a robust understanding of procurement processes, including when to outsource work, the various types of contracts, and essential procurement tools like RFIs, RFPs, and procurement strategies. Additionally, you'll master the art of stakeholder management by learning to identify key stakeholders, assess their engagement levels, and utilize the Stakeholder Grid and Salience Model to prioritize and engage them effectively. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to manage procurement processes and stakeholder relationships with confidence and precision, ensuring your projects are executed smoothly and successfully.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations. At the end of the 5-lesson course, the learners will reach the following proficiency: ♦ 300 words ♦ 40 language points ♦ handling 10 real-life situations Completing "Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners" or having attended Chinese courses of any types for at least 15 hours is the prerequisite.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Global Public Procurement
Students will learn the key principles of public procurement with public entities, including national international organizations. This course also illustrates practical examples and models on understanding the processes and procedurals of public procurement. Through the course, students will learn practical information such as registering as vendors and finding and bidding for opportunities. Week 1 : Global Public Procurement Introduction Week 2 : WTO, GPA, FTA, and Procurement Regulations Week 3 : U.S. Government Procurement Market & Regulations Week 4 : US SBA, GSA MAS/VA Contract Process & Procedural Week 5 : UN public Procurement Week 6 : Business Development Strategy for Global Public Procurement
Packt
YAML Fundamentals for DevOps, Cloud and IaC Engineers
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 offers a comprehensive introduction to YAML, tailored specifically for DevOps, Cloud, and IaC engineers. It begins with a clear overview of YAML’s structure, syntax, and unique features. You’ll explore why YAML has become the preferred configuration language for automation and cloud environments and how it compares to other formats like JSON and XML. From basic scalars and collections to more complex concepts like anchors, tags, and mappings, this course provides the foundation needed for mastery. In addition to theory, this course delivers a series of practical, hands-on demos to solidify your YAML skills. You’ll work with Visual Studio Code’s YAML extension, explore YAML’s use with Python, and gain a thorough understanding of how to handle data types, quotes, spaces, and indentation. This hands-on approach ensures that learners will be equipped to handle real-world YAML challenges. Advanced concepts like multi-line strings, nested maps, and multiple documents within one file are also thoroughly explained through interactive demonstrations. The course concludes with real-world YAML examples, focusing on Kubernetes and Ansible configurations, two major players in DevOps and cloud automation. You’ll also gain experience writing YAML from scratch and formatting it using online tools. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills necessary to confidently use YAML in various automation, cloud, and infrastructure projects. This course is ideal for DevOps professionals, Cloud Engineers, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practitioners. Prior knowledge of basic programming concepts and familiarity with DevOps or cloud environments is recommended but not required.
Google Cloud
Accelerate Migration from Control-M to Apache Airflow with DAGify
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. This lab focuses on using DAGify to convert Control-M export files into a Python Native DAG and upload migrated DAGs in Cloud Composer environment.