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Board Infinity
Building a Complete MEAN Stack Application
This comprehensive course will guide students through the process of building a complete web application using MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js. In the first module, you will explore the principles of backend architecture, focusing on designing scalable and secure backends for real-world applications. They will create a RESTful API using Node.js and Express.js and learn to build a dynamic single-page application with AngularJS. The module also covers how to link the backend with the front end, display data, and manage user interactions in real time. The second module delves into frontend development principles and user-friendly interface design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS. Participants will be guided through connecting the frontend with the backend API, handling HTTP requests and responses, and managing user input and form submissions. Additionally, this module emphasizes deployment strategies to ensure the performance and availability of the MEAN stack application. By the end of this course, you will design and implement a scalable and secure backend using the MEAN stack, build a RESTful API with Node.js and Express.js, integrate it with a front-end SPA using AngularJS, and learn deployment strategies. The course offers hands-on experience and valuable insights, equipping you with the ability to build a complete MEAN stack application from scratch, aligning with real-world application development needs. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.
28DIGITAL
Quantitative Model Checking
Welcome to the cutting-edge course on Quantitative Model Checking for Markov Chains! As technology permeates every aspect of modern life—Embedded Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, Communication Protocols, and Transportation Systems—the need for dependable software is at an all-time high. One tiny flaw can lead to catastrophic failures and enormous costs. That's where you come in. The course kicks off with creating a State Transition System, the basic model that captures the intricate dynamics of real-world systems. Soon you'll step into the world of Discrete-time and Continuous-time Markov Chains—powerful mathematical formalisms that are versatile enough to model complex systems yet elegant in their design. These aren't just theories; they are tools actively used across various domains for performance and dependability evaluation. But we won't stop at modelling. The heart of this course is 'Model Checking,' a formal verification method that scrutinizes the functionality of your system model. Learn how to express dependability properties, track the evolution of Markov chains over time, and verify whether states meet particular conditions—all using advanced computational algorithms. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to: - Specify dependability properties for a range of transition systems. - Understand the temporal evolution of Markov chains. - Analyze and compute the satisfaction set for multiple properties. Are you ready to become an expert in ensuring the reliability of tomorrow's technologies? Click here to Enroll today and join us in mastering the art and science of model checking.
University of Minnesota
The Ideation Process
This course, "The Ideation Process," guides you through the essential steps of transforming an idea into a viable product. You will learn how to use design sprints for process mapping, engage in sketching, deciding, and prototyping phases, and gather valuable user feedback through customer interviews to refine your concept.
Yeshiva University
Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah
The Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah explores one of the most significant Roman monuments to survive from antiquity, from the perspectives of Roman, Jewish and later Christian history and art. The Arch of Titus commemorates the destruction of Jerusalem by the emperor Titus in 70 CE, an event of pivotal importance for the history of the Roman Empire, of Judaism, of Christianity and of modern nationalism. Together with your guide, Professor Steven Fine, you will examine ancient texts and artifacts, gaining skills as a historian as you explore the continuing significance of the Arch of Titus from antiquity to the very present. Course members will accompany Professor Fine on virtual "fieldtrips" to museums and historical sites in Los Angeles and New York where you will "meet" curators, scholars and artists. You will attend an academic colloquium and even "participate" in office hours. Students will participate in the latest advancement in the study of the Arch - the restoration of its original colors. You will learn how color was used in Roman antiquity and apply that knowledge to complete your own 'color restoration' of the Arch of Titus menorah relief.
Coursera
Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros
"Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros for Automation and Productivity" is a practical course designed to help office professionals to improve their efficiency in using Excel for data manipulation and analysis tasks. With the ever-increasing speed of business today, especially in digital work environments, our time becomes more valuable than ever. This means that repetitive tasks involving data manipulation can be not only time-consuming but also lead to mistakes. Working carefully with data helps us avoid these mistakes and keeps our projects on track. This course offers a solution by teaching participants how to automate repetitive tasks using Excel VBA and macros. This course will cover foundational concepts of Excel programming and the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) tool designed to enhance productivity and automate manual tasks. By mastering these tools, participants can save valuable time and focus on higher-level activities such as analysis and strategic decision-making. Through simplified explanations and practical examples, this course will help to navigate through the Excel interface and the VBA editor, record and write your macros. We will cover advanced data manipulation and analytics through real-life examples and write advanced macros necessary for such tasks. This course is designed for professionals and students who manage, analyze, and interpret data, including administrative employees, analysts, accountants, finance professionals, business intelligence specialists, and STEM students. It offers valuable tools for automating Excel tasks, enhancing workflow, and boosting productivity. Participants should have a computer with Microsoft Excel installed and basic knowledge of MS Excel. Familiarity with Excel’s data analytics functions is beneficial, as the course builds on these foundations to introduce task automation and productivity improvements. An interest in automating tasks and improving efficiency with Excel VBA and Macros is essential. Upon completing this course, learners will understand the basics of Excel VBA and Macros and their applications. They will gain skills to design and implement macros to automate routine tasks, enhancing productivity. Additionally, participants will learn to evaluate and debug VBA code, ensuring efficient data manipulation and analysis.
Kennesaw State University
Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course
The ultimate destination for a security manager is the Chief Information Security Officer (or Chief Security Officer) a senior executive role responsible for all cybersecurity operations in the organization. But how do you get from entry-level IT or security employee to the CISO’s office and what do you need to know when you get there? This course examines the career path and requirements to be an effective CISO, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the position. In this course, a learner will be able to: ● Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO ● Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity ● Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it ● Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program
L&T EduTech
ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction
This course entitled “ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction” under the specialization entitled “Design of Industrial Piping Systems” is aimed to cover power, process, and transportation ASME B31 code sections and activities involved in standard cross-country pipeline construction. First, the evolution of the ASME B31 Pressure Piping series is covered as it is important to know and all the code sections under ASME B31 Pressure Piping are mentioned in this course. The layouts of the code sections namely ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and ASME B31.4 are elaborated to address the design procedure of power, process, and liquid transportation piping systems to comply with the requirements mentioned in these code sections. The learners get familiarized with the chapters and their paragraphs, mandatory and non-mandatory appendices of these three code sections. The activities involved under cross-country pipeline construction such as Right of Way, Clearing, Grading, Stringing, Trenching, Lowering, Backfilling, Tie-in, Welding, Bending, Non-destructive Testing, Field Joint Coating, Cathodic Protection, Special installation on pipelines like Markers, and Cleanup are explained. The equipment and crew involved in performing these activities are provided in this course. It increases the awareness about these activities among the learners. The cathodic protection system to control the corrosion of buried cross-country pipelines is covered. The limitations of the open-cut method, the Horizontal Directional Drilling technique for horizontal earth borings, thrust boring, and micro-tunneling techniques are discussed. The hot tapping technique which is one of the strategies adopted to repair the leaks in the pipeline without disturbing the process is also covered in this course.
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Conciencia Lingüística
Al finalizar el curso serás capaz de: Tomar conciencia acerca de cómo funciona el lenguaje humano, en lo que se refiere a la formación de palabras y estructuras que usamos a diario, su combinación y sus distintas posibilidades de significado. Con ello, se espera que el estudiante desarrolle una conciencia lingüística sobre el español y, con ello, logre un mayor control sobre el uso creativo de las palabras y las oraciones en español.
Board Infinity
Angular Foundation & Application Architecture
Modern frontend applications demand more than just components, they require clean architecture, scalable structure, and predictable data flow. This course gives you a strong, production-ready foundation in Angular 21 by teaching how real applications are built from the ground up. You’ll begin by understanding Angular’s architecture, TypeScript essentials, and workspace setup, learning how components, decorators, and metadata work together to form the backbone of an Angular application. You’ll then move into building interactive UIs using components, templates, directives, and data binding patterns that scale beyond simple demos. Next, you’ll implement forms and validation using both template-driven and reactive approaches, learning how to manage UI state and share data between components. Finally, you’ll set up routing, adopt standalone component architecture, and construct the core shell of a real application. complete with navigation, reusable UI components, and project structure. By the end, you will: -Explain and apply Angular architecture and core building blocks -Develop reusable components using TypeScript, templates, and directives -Implement forms, validation, and UI state management patterns -Configure routing and navigation using modern Angular approaches This course is ideal for: -Beginners starting their Angular development journey -Frontend developers transitioning to Angular -JavaScript developers looking to learn a structured framework -Learners preparing for advanced Angular or full-stack roles Start building Angular applications with confidence and a strong architectural foundation. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.
University of Colorado System
More C# Programming and Unity
This course is the second course in the specialization about learning how to develop video games using the C# programming language and the Unity game engine on Windows or Mac. Why use C# and Unity instead of some other language and game engine? Well, C# is a really good language for learning how to program and then programming professionally. Also, the Unity game engine is very popular with indie game developers; Unity games were downloaded 16,000,000,000 times in 2016! Finally, C# is one of the programming languages you can use in the Unity environment. This course assumes you have the prerequisite knowledge from the previous course in the specialization. You should make sure you have that knowledge, either by taking that previous course or from personal experience, before tackling this course. Throughout this course you'll continue building your foundational C# and Unity knowledge by exploring more C# and Unity topics and finishing the Unity game you started at the end of the previous course. Module 1: Learn how we make decisions in our code Module 2: Learn how to get and use player input in your Unity games Module 3: Learn how to use iteration (looping) to repeat actions in your code Module 4: Learn how we can store lots of data in arrays and lists “Unity” is a trademark or registered trademark of Unity Technologies or its affiliates in the U.S. and elsewhere. This course is an independent work and is not sponsored by, authorized by, or affiliated with Unity Technologies or its affiliates
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Innovation Management
What is innovation management? How do firms bring in new business models and get new products and services to the market? Go on a nine-week journey through innovation management concepts, theories of idea generation, selection, strategy formulation and implementation in this MOOC in Innovation Management. In it, you will also learn the tools for implementing innovation projects yourself. Guided by world-class academics, you will develop an innovative mindset and expertise in how firms successfully create new ideas for marketing new products. The syllabus also includes sessions about innovation strategy, idea management and social networks. During this course, you will learn how to: • use the main innovation management terminology and concepts • explain the adoption life cycle and innovation adoption at the individual level • define creativity and explain how creativity can be stimulated • recognise and describe three types of idea management systems • explain what an innovation strategy is and why it is important • describe what a product portfolio is • explain how innovation projects should be selected and managed • explain the importance of teams, team structures and networks for innovation. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s leading business schools, and ranked among the top three for research. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who carry their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Go to www.rsm.nl for more information. This nine-week MOOC in Innovation Management is taught in English. There is no fee to participate in the programme.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles
Learn and practice the basic principles of running an effective music ensemble rehearsal. Techniques and strategies are applicable to a variety of ensembles, including bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber groups.
Google
Безопасность в IT: искусство борьбы с темными силами
В этом курсе мы рассмотрим основные понятия, связанные с безопасностью IT-инфраструктуры. Вы познакомитесь с инструментами и оптимальными методами, позволяющими поддерживать достаточный уровень защиты. Мы расскажем об угрозах и атаках, а также о том, как они могут проявиться. Вы получите общее представление об алгоритмах шифрования и их использовании для защиты данных. Мы расскажем о трех ключевых процессах защиты данных: аутентификации, авторизации и учете. Вы узнаете о решениях для сетевой безопасности – от брандмауэров до шифрования Wi-Fi. Мы рассмотрим модель защиты Chrome OS. В конце курса все эти элементы объединяются в многоуровневую и углубленную архитектуру безопасности. Наши рекомендации помогут вам привнести культуру безопасности в свою организацию или команду. Пройдя этот курс, вы сможете: ● разбираться в работе алгоритмов и методов шифрования, а также знать обо всех их преимуществах и недостатках; ● ориентироваться в системах и типах аутентификации; ● отличать аутентификацию от авторизации; ● оценивать потенциальные риски и предлагать способы их снижения; ● применять полученные знания для улучшения защиты сетей; ● рассказывать окружающим о сетевой безопасности и помогать им защищать свои данные.
Coursera
Analyze Logs: Fix LLM Hallucinations
When a production chatbot starts giving incorrect answers, how do you find the problem and fix it? "Analyze Logs: Fix LLM Hallucinations" is an intermediate course that equips AI practitioners, ML engineers, and data analysts with the essential skills for debugging production LLMs. Go beyond theory and learn the systematic, data-driven workflow that professionals use to solve the critical problem of AI hallucinations. You will utilize the Pandas library to analyze production logs, segment user behavior by intent, and calculate key business metrics, such as 7-day retention, to identify which user journeys are failing. Then, you will perform a root cause analysis, correlating different error types with retrieval system performance to pinpoint exactly why your model is failing. Finally, you will learn to translate your analytical findings into a clear, actionable engineering brief that drives real solutions. This course will empower you to transition from merely observing AI failures to expertly diagnosing and resolving them.
Indian School of Business
Advanced Trading Algorithms
This course will provide back test results for all the strategies in developed and emerging markets. The learner will also be taught scientific ways of back testing without succumbing to either look ahead (or) survival bias. You will learn various methods of building a robust back testing system for the strategies discussed in the previous course. You will be taught how to differentiate between mere data mining and results based on solid empirical or theoretical foundation. Next, you will learn the ways and means of back testing the results and subjecting the back test results to stress tests. After which, you will learn the various ways in which transaction costs and other frictions could be incorporated in the back testing algorithm. Finally, you will learn techniques for measuring a strategies' performance and the concept of risk adjusted return. You will use some of the famous measures for risk adjusted returns such as Sharpe ratio, Treynor's Ratio and Jenson's Alpha. You will see how to pick an appropriate benchmark for a proposed fund.
University of Minnesota
Managing Employee Performance
Once you have hired good employees, the next step that successful people managers take is to develop the full potential of their employees. Performance management is a process that helps managers achieve the goal of getting the best from their employees. In this third course in the Human Resources for People Managers specialization, we will discuss the skills and key processes you will need to develop your employees to attain department and organizational goals. These skills will include setting clear expectations, providing positive and corrective feedback, and delivering an effective performance appraisal.