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University of Colorado System
More on Change and Sustainability
This is Class 2 of the MOOC Specialization, Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent. In this class you will learn more change agent skills and hear from people who have made changes in their organizations. You will also learn more about green design and sustainability reporting. The skills from this class will help improve products and services in your company or help the company issue its first, or an improved sustainability report.
Coursera
Serverless Apps in C#: Azure Function Apps
In this 2-hour project-based course, you will learn the fundamentals of building and deploying a cloud-based API using C# and Microsoft Azure. We will construct a fully functional URL shortening service with Azure Function Apps and Azure Table Storage. Azure Functions is a serverless computing service from Microsoft that allows you to run code without managing infrastructure. This project teaches you how to use Azure function apps to build asynchronous API endpoints, integrate Azure storage, and deploy our function app to the cloud. This course is aimed at intermediate-level learners who are looking to gain practical experience with serverless computing and cloud development using C#. To complete this project, you should possess the following foundational knowledge and resources: a Microsoft Azure free trial account, familiarity with HTTP methods (GET, POST), request/response structures, and HTTP status codes, an understanding of JSON format for data exchange, proficiency in navigating the Azure portal for resource management, and basic skills in string formatting and concatenation. By the end of this course, you will have a deployed URL shortening API, replicating real-world applications in marketing and link management, and gain hands-on experience with essential cloud development skills.
Coursera
Java Built in Data Structures
In this project you will read weather data from a file and populate a Java ArrayList with the file data. The data is then uniquified in a Set data structure and stored in a HashMap for accessing data by year. Java's collections framework contains data structures that are built for efficiency. They are used to store and retrieve data in various formats. A list such as an ArrayList can be used in place of an array to contain data where the size cannot be determined ahead of time. A LinkeList is like an ArrayList, except elements can be more quickly added and deleted from it, since no shifting needs to occur. A Hashmap is used to quickly look up a value based on a key rather than a numerical index, for example, to look up a phone number based on a key containing a person's name. A Set may be used to remove duplicates from a list, simply by assigning the data to it. 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy
This course examines how modern digital marketing integrates technology, creativity, and analytics to shape discovery, competition, and customer experience across digital and physical channels. Through a progression from foundational strategy to content, ecosystem integration, and artificial intelligence, the course explores how brands build trust, deliver value, and drive measurable growth in the contemporary digital marketplace. Module 1 introduces the foundations of modern digital marketing strategy (i.e., how digitization reshapes discovery, competition, and consumer experience across online and physical channels). Module 2 builds on this foundation by exploring how content is designed for multi-audience environments where people, algorithms, and generative AI all “read” and respond to information differently. Module 3 examines the integration of paid, organic, and influencer activities into unified ecosystems that turn storytelling and trust into measurable growth. Module 4 concludes by showing how artificial intelligence transforms service delivery, where data, empathy, and automation combine to create more personalized and anticipatory customer experiences. Together, these modules chart how technology, creativity, and analytics converge to define success in the modern digital marketplace.
Coursera
Open AI for Beginners: Programmatic Prompting
In this project you will programmatically prompt an OpenAI model using the OpenAI API, and utilize the AI to enrich data of an existing movie collection. You will use Python to prompt the davinci-003 OpenAI model based on JSON objects storing details of the user's movie collection. You will enrich the movie collection with data such as director, genre and year of release, as well as dynamically generating the movie plots, through the OpenAI model. You will also learn how to calibrate the model response using the temperature parameter. Learners in this project will create a dynamic AI-driven data enrichment and content generation system for a movie database web app. This project will help developers to implement OpenAI in their projects, using the AI model beyond ChatGPT, generating content or enriching data using an AI model. The prerequisites of this project include fundamental knowledge of programming principles, particularly Python and JSON fundamentals. In the course of the project you will create an OpenAI account and use API credits. Any new account will allow 5 US Dollars worth of free credit, which is more than enough to complete the project. PLEASE NOTE: if you already have an OpenAI account and are unable to avail of the free credit, you may incur costs for using OpenAI API.
Berklee
Piano Scales for Modern Music
Scales are an essential part of musical study and are a vital part of an effective practice routine. But as you develop your musicianship, scales can also lead to better improvisation and understanding of melodic structure. This course will provide you with a new look at practicing and using scales to guide your musical creativity. You will start by learning standard and non-standard fingering for scales commonly used in popular music, before using these scales to create new melodies. In addition to the examples covered in the course, you will also be given extra exercises and backing tracks to help you improve your playing and improvising. At the end of this course, you will have improvised using scales such as major and natural minor, major and minor pentatonic, the Blues scale, as well as several modes. You will be able to develop a practice routine to continue memorizing these scales, and be able to identify which scales would work best for a specific genre and chord progression.
Coursera
Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva
En este curso basado en un proyecto y de 1,5 horas de duración, aprenderás a crear tus diseños de hoja de ruta, lluvia de ideas y gestión de proyectos con Canva, personalizando el diseño para definir cada uno de los atributos que desees presentar a quienes visualicen tus presentaciones. También aprenderás a modificar un template, con el fin de que en adelante puedas utilizar distintos templates y comprender a cabalidad sus partes, pudiendo personalizarlo a tu disposición. Es un curso de bases, por lo cual no necesitas tener conocimientos previos de Canva.
Coursera
The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux
By the end of this project, you will be able to create your own scripts using the bash shell in Linux. Throughout the project, You’ll be able to identify and apply the basic scripting techniques. Furthermore, You’ll be able to use if statements and loops in bash and manipulate files using bash scripting. This guided project is for beginners who are interested in the field of programming and scripting, it provides you with basic scripting techniques, which are necessary if you want to pursue a career as a System Admin or DevOps Engineer. Bash scripts can be used for various purposes, such as executing a shell command, running multiple commands together, customizing administrative tasks, performing task automation etc. So knowledge of bash programming basics is important for every Linux user.
Dell
Selling with Confidence
This course is designed to give the learner the confidence to complete the sale by providing business value, while teaching the ins and outs of overcoming objections and going for the close. This course is primarily aimed at people who are interested in beginning a career in IT Sales and as such, learners are not required to have prior sales or technical experience. This course is recommended for students looking to begin their career as well as those who are looking for a career change or transition. After completing this course, you will be able to: -Communicate the ways that a proposed solution will deliver business value -Evaluate the relationship between value propositions and buyer motivations -Identify the four key components of a value proposition. -Identify common types of customer objections. -Use three step approach (acknowledge, understand, respond) to address customer issues. -Build and deliver a value proposition as a way to secure customer commitment. -Identify best practices for keeping control of the call. This is the third course in the Develop with Dell: IT Sales Specialization.
University of Colorado Boulder
Getting There and Going Beyond
Welcome to Course 2 - Getting There and Going Beyond. If you are here, you have successfully completed Course 1 (Our Place in the Cosmos) and are ready for more. There is so much more to learn in Course 2 with 40 learning objectives spread out over 5 weeks and 12 lessons. We will cover all the ways we explore space and near space from planes to rockets to satellites and humans. Week 1 - We will hit the trail with two lessons on Aeronautics. "Why is a aeronautics in a course about space?" you might be asking yourself. Well aeronautics is used in many aspects of space exploration. It is also how we first started our exploration by getting off the ground. Part 1 connects us with Dr. Brian Argrow, who provides the context and background of aeronautics. Part 2 brings Dr. Gijs de Boer's perspective on the applications and connections with aeronautics and remote sensing. Week 2 - This week will have three lessons that build upon last week's discussion on aeronautics. In Near Space, Dr. Tom Woods and I will explore the science that can be conducted in the Earth's atmosphere at the fringes of space. Mr. Dave Murrow and I will discuss Launch Vehicles and how everything we do in space is dependent on getting through near space and into space on a rocket. And finally, we will discover Orbits with Dr. Steve Nerem. Everything in the cosmos is in motion and that motion can be described by orbits. Getting to space is one thing. Getting around the solar system and beyond is all about orbits. Week 3 - Spacecraft and satellites. So much of what we know about the cosmos was discovered by one of these two vehicles. While they may seem complicated, much of what goes into designing, building, testing, and flying a spacecraft is understandable by everyone. Spacecraft Systems is broken up into three parts. Part 1, we will discuss, the mission design process and systems engineering approach with three guests. David Ferguson, JB Young, and Dr. Nick Bradley. Part 2 will focus on the power, structures, and thermal subsystems as well as mission operations with our guests: Paul Anderson, Kamron Medina, Bruce Davis, Emily Brisnehan, and Kathy Schimmels. And finally Part 3, where we will explore the propulsion and computer subsystems and the methods for testing all the spacecraft systems with Dr. Jeff Ganley, Dr. Lee Jasper, Dr. Adam Pender, Jesse Austin, and Kyle Kemble. Week 4 - This week (and next) we shift focus from space exploration with spacecraft to space exploration with humans. Astronauts have played a vital role in the exploration of the cosmos and have advantages over robotic mission in certain areas. Human Exploration is broken into four parts. In this week, we will cover parts 1 and 2. In Part 1, Dr. Allie Anderson sets the stage for what it takes to have a human in space. In Part 2, we will talk with Astronaut Jim Voss and discuss what it was like to be in space on his five trips there. Week 5 - We will continue our lessons on Human Exploration from Week 4 with two more parts. Part 3 will be with Astronaut Joe Tanner and Part 4 will be Astronaut Rick Hieb. Both will add their perspectives to what it is like to be in space as a human and comment on where humanity should explore next. For those of you counting, that is three astronauts in one course. Pretty awesome huh? So please consider enrolling in course 2 and together we will continue to pull back the curtain on the cosmos together making the unknown, known. Let's continue our journey together in finding your pathway to space.
University of Minnesota
Cloud Application Security
After completing the course, the student should be able to do the following: ● List and describe the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. ● Identify methods to provide cloud security assurance as part of the development life cycle, e.g. in a continuous delivery environment. ● List and describe the different types of virtualization or sandboxing used to protect cloud applications at either the server or client. ● Describe the application of authentication factors and federated identity solutions in cloud client and server authentication. ● Given a cloud application, explain where and how the necessary crypto keys, passwords, and other security secrets should be stored and distributed.
Packt
Intermediate Detailing and Scene Composition
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. Dive deep into the art of 3D scene creation with Blender, as this course takes you through detailed techniques for modeling and texturing Victorian-style architecture and urban elements. You will learn how to develop intricate scenes from Victorian cafes and bookstores to bus stops and lamp posts, perfecting every little detail to create immersive environments. As you progress, you’ll gain a firm understanding of advanced modeling, realistic texturing, and scene optimization techniques, enhancing both your technical and creative skills. Throughout this course, you'll walk through step-by-step video tutorials that guide you through each scene's development—from creating detailed Victorian facades and furniture to adding final touches like signage, lamps, and textures. You'll explore dynamic tools and modifiers in Blender, learning to apply various texturing techniques and perfect your rendering and compositing for a polished, cinematic look. Each lesson is designed to teach you practical skills that you can apply to any architectural 3D modeling project. The course is designed for intermediate learners who want to build upon their existing 3D modeling skills. You'll progressively develop complex environments, mastering details such as textures, materials, and the construction of realistic Victorian streetscapes. By the end of the course, you'll have developed a comprehensive set of skills to tackle complex scene compositions and architectural details in Blender. By the end of the course, you will be able to model and texture realistic Victorian buildings, create authentic street elements, optimize Blender scenes for performance, and bring your creations to life with advanced rendering and compositing techniques.
Alfaisal University | KLD
إتقان الإدارة المالية | Mastering Financial Management
عند تقييمها للمشروعات الاستثمارية المتاحة لديها، وبغية الوصول إلى القرار الاستثماري الصحيح، تعتمد الشركات على العديد من العوامل، ومنها استخدام أساليب التحليل المالي وتقدير الموازنات المطلوبة لكل مشروع وقياس العوائد المتوقعة مستقبلاً لكل مشروع للمقارنة بين المشاريع واختيار أفضلها، لكن العامل الأكثر أهمية في اتخاذ القرارات الاستثمارية والذي بدونه تُصبح جميع الدراسات غير ذات قيمة هو عنصر المخاطر (Risks). فمن خلالها يمكن توقع احتمالية حدوث التعثر المالي أو عدم قدرة الشركة على توفير السيولة المطلوبة التي يمكن أن تصبح من أسباب فشل المشروعات في المستقبل. 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 بإتقان الإدارة المالية، 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: التعرف على النسب الرئيسية لتحليل السيولة والكفاءة، فهم المقصود بمصطلح صافي رأس المال العامل، شرح أهمية أخذ المخاطر في الاعتبار عند تقييم القرارات الاستثمارية، شرح استخدام تحليل الحساسية.
Whizlabs
Exam Prep AIF-C01: AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence, such as decision-making and problem-solving. Its subsets include Machine Learning (ML), which uses data to improve systems without explicit programming, Deep Learning (DL), which employs neural networks for advanced pattern recognition, and Generative AI (Gen AI), which creates new content like text and images by analyzing data. Together, these technologies drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver personalized experiences, making them essential in today’s digital world. The "Exam Prep AIF-C01: AWS Certified AI Practitioner" course is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of AI and machine learning technologies, both in general and within the AWS ecosystem. This course prepares candidates to earn the AWS Certified AI Practitioner certification. The course features approximately 6.5 to 7 hours of video lectures, covering both theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises. It is organized into five modules, each further divided into lessons. To reinforce learning, each module includes assignments, quizzes, and in-video questions. Enroll in the “Exam Prep AIF-C01: AWS Certified AI Practitioner” course today and take a step toward advancing your career! - Module 1: Foundation Model and Generative AI on AWS - Module 2: Fundamentals of AI & ML - Module 3: AWS Managed AI Services - Module 4: Prompt Engineering and Responsible AI - Module 5: Secure AI Solutions This course is designed for professionals seeking to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of AI/ML, Generative AI, and related AWS services and tools, regardless of their job function. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: - Understand AI, ML, and Generative AI concepts both broadly and within AWS. - Select suitable AI/ML technologies for use cases. - Build Generative AI applications with AWS services. - Apply responsible AI/ML practices. - Secure Generative AI solutions with proper IAM rules.
Google Cloud
Setting Up Cost Control with Quota
In this lab you will query a large dataset, update the BigQuery API quota, and then optimize your query to run within quota.
Università di Napoli Federico II
English for Business B1
An essentially practical course to acquire specific skills for the English-speaking workplace. The learning approach is one of learning by doing, and learners carry out a series of real-life tasks and interactive exercises to gain experience and competence in writing emails, messages and reports, negotiation, job-hunting, presenting products and services.