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Skillshare
The Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners
Learn professional landscape photography from Jordy Vandeput using your SLR, analogue or smartphone's camera. This beginner course teaches the art and creative skills such as framing, composition, point of interest, visual storytelling, leading lines and more. This Landscape Photography course is for beginners who want to take their vacation landscape photos to a professional level. No expensive gear is required, using your phone's camera is perfect to follow this class. By the end of this course you will be able to implement creative techniques to make your photos more interesting and stand out just like professional photographers do. New to photography? Capturing landscapes are the best place to start! You will learn the following techniques: * Understand how compositions work * Use various professional techniques for framing * How to break the photography rules * Tell stories through a photograph Instructor bio: Jordy is a filmmaker, video editor, and educator, best known for hosting Cinecom, one of the largest YouTube channels on filmmaking and video editing with over 2.5 million subscribers. After graduating from film school in 2012, Jordy discovered his passion for teaching online and has since focused on creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Unlike traditional education, Jordy’s classes emphasize practical skills and creative problem-solving, aiming to deliver an immersive class experience rather than just information. His goal is to help learners gain confidence and mastery in filmmaking and video editing.
Google Cloud
Improving Network Performance I
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you'll work on practical elements of performance testing, with an eye to improving network bandwidth in your environment by using different core sizes and internal vs. external networks.
University of Pennsylvania
Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models
The simple spreadsheet is one of the most powerful data analysis tools that exists, and it’s available to almost anyone. Major corporations and small businesses alike use spreadsheet models to determine where key measures of their success are now, and where they are likely to be in the future. But in order to get the most out of a spreadsheet, you have the know-how to use it. This course is designed to give you an introduction to basic spreadsheet tools and formulas so that you can begin harness the power of spreadsheets to map the data you have now and to predict the data you may have in the future. Through short, easy-to-follow demonstrations, you’ll learn how to use Excel or Sheets so that you can begin to build models and decision trees in future courses in this Specialization. Basic familiarity with, and access to, Excel or Sheets is required.
Coursera
Execute 360° Campaigns
Execute 360° Campaigns is an intermediate-level course designed for marketers and project managers who want to master the execution and evaluation of multi-channel marketing campaigns. This course will equip you with the skills to manage a comprehensive 360° campaign, ensuring that all moving parts, from paid ads and PR to in-store promotions, work together to create a cohesive customer experience. You'll learn how to apply project management principles to keep your campaign on schedule and within budget, using tools and techniques to track milestones and steward resources effectively. Through hands-on activities, you will learn how to analyze campaign performance, prepare insightful end-of-campaign reports, and derive actionable insights to optimize future marketing efforts. This course is ideal for professionals with a foundational knowledge of marketing principles who are looking to take the next step in their careers by learning how to manage complex, integrated campaigns and demonstrate their impact through data-driven analysis.
American Council on Exercise
Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies
Your study program continues by looking at effective ways to manage stress and how to use nutrition to your advantage. You will also examine how physical activity, sleep habits, and substance use impact wellness.
Coursera
Marketing Design with Easil
Easil is a free, user-friendly platform which allows you to create informative and eye catching designs to market your products, events, or services. Known for their “drag-and-drop” features, Easil gives you the ability to truly customize each of your ads to meet your marketing needs. Easil has a library of free templates available to use, which makes creating ads and marketing campaigns a breeze. With social media’s heavy influence and presence in today’s society, it is important to create a strong social media presence when advertising your company. This will help to ensure target market engagement and keep your customers up to date on your current sales, projects, and events. In this project, we will use Easil to create social media posts to help boost online presence and increase customer interaction. In addition, we will design a customer loyalty punch card which our customers can use to keep track of their purchases and rewards. This project will teach you about some of the many features of Easil while also giving you the freedom to explore your own creativity. 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.
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos
Esse curso foi planejado com muito cuidado e dedicação visando demonstrar como são preparadas algumas formulações cosméticas para prevenção e atenuação dos sinais de envelhecimento da pele, visando contribuir com a formação de profissionais interessados em cosmetologia. Serão abordados conceitos referentes à manipulação de formulações cosméticas, contendo ativos aplicados na prática de intervenção cosmética, usados para prevenir o envelhecimento cutâneo precoce, e também para cuidar da pele madura. Neste segundo curso o foco será a demonstração da manipulação, e discussão de fórmulas usadas para prevenir, ou melhorar, os sinais de envelhecimento da pele. O objetivo é trazer ao aluno uma visão geral sobre a produção de seis tipos diferentes de fórmulas cosméticas, bem como fomentar a discussão sobre este processo. Este conteúdo é um convite especial para profissionais e pesquisadores capacitados da área da cosmetologia, contemplando farmácia, química, dermatologia, etc. Este curso representa o esforço coletivo da equipe formada por mim, pelo Pesquisador Dr Silas Arandas Monteiro e Silva e pela Pesquisadora e Mestre Mariane Massufero Vergilio, todos nós experientes na área de desenvolvimento e cuidado cosmético. As aulas que preparamos contam com o apoio de materiais complementares, e exercícios de fixação. As lições têm como objetivo abordar de maneira intuitiva conceitos importantes sobre a Cosmetologia. Nosso curso foi preparado com muito carinho e dedicação e esperamos que o mesmo traga conhecimentos importantes para quem quer aprender um pouco mais sobre as múltiplas facetas desta encantadora ciência que está por trás dos produtos cosméticos. Sejam todos bem vindos! Profa Dra Gislaine Ricci Leonardi
Tableau Learning Partner
Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau
The Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau Course teaches you how to create advanced data visualizations such as dual-axis charts, bar-in-bar charts, and more. You will also learn how to customize and add complexity to your visualizations by incorporating the use of features such as maps, map customization, polygon spatial data, and more. These skills will allow you to effectively communicate insights to your stakeholders. This course is for anyone who is curious about entry-level roles that demand fundamental Tableau skills, such as business intelligence analyst or data reporting analyst roles. It is recommended (but not required) that you have some experience with Tableau Public, but even if you're new to Tableau Public, you can still be successful in this program. By the end of the course, you will be able to: -Create advanced data visualizations to communicate analytic insights to the intended stakeholders, such as dual-axis charts, bar-in-bar charts, and more. -Create and customize spatial analytics data visualizations to communicate insights to the intended stakeholders, such as maps, map customization, polygon spatial data, and more. -Add complexity to the visualizations produced in your analysis by incorporating detail and multilayers.
Rice University
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone
The Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone is an opportunity to apply various skills developed across the four courses in the specialization to a real life data. The Capstone, in collaboration with an industry partner uses publicly available ‘Housing Data’ to pose various questions typically a client would pose to a data analyst. Your job is to do the relevant statistical analysis and report your findings in response to the questions in a way that anyone can understand. Please remember that this is a Capstone, and has a degree of difficulty/ambiguity higher than the previous four courses. The aim being to mimic a real life application as close as possible.
Coursera
Highlight Data with Excel Conditional Formatting
Are you tired of manually scanning spreadsheets, trying to find critical information hidden in a wall of data? Highlight Data with Excel Conditional Formatting is a beginner-friendly course designed for professionals and project coordinators who want to transform static trackers into dynamic, at-a-glance dashboards. This course will teach you how to make your data work for you, automatically highlighting the information that needs your immediate attention. Through practical, hands-on exercises, you will learn to create powerful conditional formatting rules based on text, values, and dynamic date formulas like =TODAY() to instantly flag overdue tasks and at-risk items. You will also master the principles of effective visual design, learning to manage rule conflicts and build clear, professional legends that make your trackers understandable to any stakeholder. By the end of this course, you will be able to build intelligent, self-reporting spreadsheets that reduce manual effort, improve status visibility, and enable faster, more confident decision-making.
Fractal Analytics
Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions
Step into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with this beginner-friendly course. You’ll start by discovering how to identify the right data, prepare it for AI applications, and extract insights that create strategic impact. You’ll also explore foundational AI and ML concepts, including Generative AI, neural networks, and responsible AI practices, all explained in a practical, business-focused context. No coding experience is required, just curiosity and a desire to understand how AI can shape smarter decisions and future-ready strategies. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to evaluate real-world challenges, assess opportunities, and apply AI/ML solutions responsibly to drive meaningful outcomes.
University of Alberta
Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games
This course is an introduction to computer science and programming in Python. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Take a new computational problem and solve it, using several problem solving techniques including abstraction and problem decomposition. 2. Follow a design creation process that includes: descriptions, test plans, and algorithms. 3. Code, test, and debug a program in Python, based on your design. Important computer science concepts such as problem solving (computational thinking), problem decomposition, algorithms, abstraction, and software quality are emphasized throughout. This course uses problem-based learning. The Python programming language and video games are used to demonstrate computer science concepts in a concrete and fun manner. The instructional videos present Python using a conceptual framework that can be used to understand any programming language. This framework is based on several general programming language concepts that you will learn during the course including: lexics, syntax, and semantics. Other approaches to programming may be quicker, but are more focused on a single programming language, or on a few of the simplest aspects of programming languages. The approach used in this course may take more time, but you will gain a deeper understanding of programming languages. After completing the course, in addition to learning Python programming, you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills you acquired to: non-game problems, other programming languages, and other computer science courses. You do not need any previous programming, Python, or video game experience. However, several basic skills are needed: computer use (e.g., mouse, keyboard, document editing), elementary mathematics, attention to detail (as with many technical subjects), and a “just give it a try” spirit will be keys to your success. Despite the use of video games for the main programming project, PVG is not about computer games. For each new programming concept, PVG uses non-game examples to provide a basic understanding of computational principles, before applying these programming concepts to video games. The interactive learning objects (ILO) of the course provide automatic, context-specific guidance and feedback, like a virtual teaching assistant, as you develop problem descriptions, functional test plans, and algorithms. The course forums are supported by knowledgeable University of Alberta personnel, to help you succeed. All videos, assessments, and ILOs are available free of charge. There is an optional Coursera certificate available for a fee.
Imperial College London
Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems
This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes. This specialisation is divided into three courses which are offered as massive online open access courses (Courses 1-3), and a fourth course which is offered as part of the Online MPH degree (capstone). The Health Systems Development specialisation is geared toward learners who have no prior knowledge of health systems or those who are starting to explore this area of study. Overall, sessions in this specialisation span 16 week with approximately 96 hours of viewing learning materials per week. Formative assessments in the form of quizzes and activities are incorporated throughout the weeks to help learners gauge their level of depth of understanding and to prepare them for their summative assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of areas within health systems. The first course will introduce the main building blocks of health systems and shed some light on key components of well-functioning health systems including how health system performance is assessed. In course two, students will learn how to conduct a health impact assessment and how to assess the impacts of policies, plans and projects, as well as how that support decision-makers make choices regarding alternatives and improvements to prevent disease or injury and to actively promote health. The third course explores human resources for health and service delivery. In this course, students will learn about and analyse country experiences in transforming health services delivery, and interventions and to address human resources for health challenges at a global level. By the end of this specialisation, learners should be able to identify key components of, and critically compare, different health systems; analyse country experiences in transforming services; and apply theoretical framework for assessing the health impacts of policies, plans and projects.
Yale University
宇宙之旅：展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)
关于这门课程：宇宙之旅是由不断进步的科学发现和人文科学交织组成的，历史、哲学、艺术、宗教统统都含括在内。这门课以艾美奖获奖影片-宇宙之旅，以及耶鲁大学出版社出版的课本作为主要教材。 旅程探索了宇宙的进化，这些进化就像是一套建立在关联、独立和进化之上的奇妙过程。它带我们重新审视星系、地球、生命和人类社会之间的动态交互。它探索了我们了解进化的过程以及对人类和生态环境的启示。 因此，这门旅行课程是自然科学和人文科学的融合。这趟旅行是以一种史诗旁白的形式进行推进的，而不是讲述一系列遵从自然科学的事实。这会改变我们的认知并让我们可以将自身带入到旁白之中。通过这种代入感，我们可以更好的理解这一系列过程的复杂性和美感，例如自组织演化、自然选择、进化、协作、协同进化。当我们发现了解了了这些错综复杂的进化过程之后，我们突然发现到我们所生活的地球正处在其自身历史上的重要转折点，纷繁复杂却又美轮美奂。
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Doing Business in China Capstone
Doing Business in China Capstone enables you to apply your skills to real business challenges. You’ll use your newly earned business skills to identify, explore and evaluate a real opportunity involving products. In this capstone, you are the business consultant working for a well-established “HON / wellness” company. The CEO has given you a task. You have to bring a new overseas product into China.
Google Cloud
Google Cloud VMware Engine の基礎
このコースではまず、Google Cloud VMware Engine（GCVE）の基本コンセプトを明確にします。続いて GCVE の独創的なアーキテクチャとコンポーネントについて、プライベート クラウド環境で仮想マシンの準備、デプロイ、調査を行う方法を学びます。その後、プライベート クラウドの管理とモニタリング、ネットワークおよびストレージ コンポーネントの構成、GCVE をより広範な Google Cloud サービスやインターネットのエコシステムに接続する方法について学びます。