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The State University of New York
Advanced Information Literacy
This course is designed to build upon a learner's search skills and expertise in the information literacy concepts that underpin scholarship at college or university. This badge incentivizes them to continue improving their information literacy competencies over their academic and workplace career. By participating in this course, one can use these advanced search skills to save time conducting literature reviews, efficiently gather and organize information, ethically use sources, and protect their own intellectual property. Learners will work independently on a topic of their choosing and receive feedback from their peers throughout the process. The modules build on each other and provide learners with a framework (project outline). The final project is disseminated as a digital object that exemplifies the learner’s status as an emerging scholar or professional. The modules are self-paced, the estimated completion time for each module is 2 hours. The content within each module can be paused at any time, with the exception of the quiz at the end of each module. In addition to earning a certificate from Coursera for this course, you'll also receive a Micro-Credential Digital Badge from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York recognizing your accomplishment. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills. Upon completion of each individual course and the complete Specialization, you will receive an email from Coursera with directions on how to claim your badge. Payment or participation through an official Coursera promotional offer is required to have full access to the course and to qualify for the Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge.
Howard University
Foundations of Information Systems for Business
This course introduces foundational concepts in business information systems. It presents essential components of data systems, how data systems are used in business, and the roles and responsibilities of people who work within information systems.
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI
Tired of spending hours manually replying to emails? In ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI, you’ll learn how to transform your inbox management process by setting up automated AI-driven email replies. This course will show you how to connect labeled emails and folders to workflows that draft responses while you triage your inbox. By the time you’ve finished organizing, ChatGPT will have prepared reply drafts for you to review and send. You’ll master setting up ChatGPT with customized instructions using a Google Document or another note-taking tool, allowing you to teach ChatGPT how to adjust its responses based on different situations. Enhance your email responses with smart customization by feeding ChatGPT useful instructions like frequently asked questions, typical responses, escalation guidelines, and personal preferences for tone or formality. Provide dynamic information, such as upcoming travel plans, meeting availability, or recent project updates, to ensure replies are accurate, context-aware, and in line with your communication style. Incorporate templates for common scenarios (e.g., scheduling meetings, responding to customer inquiries, or sharing project status updates) to make your automated responses even more efficient and relevant. You will learn skills to help tackle common email pain points, such as: • Avoiding back-and-forth scheduling: Automatically include preferred meeting times or suggest open slots based on your calendar. • Quickly addressing repeated queries: Generate detailed responses to FAQs or recurring requests without starting from scratch each time. • Efficient escalation handling: Provide clear next steps or contact details for further assistance, using escalation guidelines for common issues. Whether you’re looking to streamline client communication, speed up internal responses, or simply reduce the time spent on email, this course will equip you with the tools you need to automate your inbox efficiently and effectively.
Coursera
Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline
Welcome to "Jenkins: Automating your delivery pipeline". In this guided project you will learn how to create a delivery pipeline for a Spring Pet Clinic application and will also learn the concept pipeline as a code. The task-based approach that we follow in our guided project will get you a better understanding of Jenkins that comes very handy while working on your real-life project. . Most importantly you will leave this course with more confidence that will get you to work in Jenkins platform more efficiently. Good luck as you get started, and I hope you enjoy the course! Happy learning !!!!!
SkillUp
Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam
PMI-PgMP certification is a highly respected credential that verifies the program management expertise companies are looking for. This PMI-PgMP Certification Preparation course gives you the practice and understanding you need to excel in the rigorous exam. PgMP certification recognizes advanced experience in overseeing multiple related projects aligned with organizational objectives and gives you a distinct advantage in employment and promotional opportunities. During the course, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of PMI-PgMP certification eligibility and the sign-up process, plus a step-by-step guide to navigating the PMI-PgMP journey. You'll explore the performance domains that form the basis for all exam questions - strategic program management, the program life cycle, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, and governance. You’ll discover effective test-taking strategies and tips. Plus, you’ll complete a 32-question practice test, followed by a 173-question timed mock examination that simulates the actual PMI-PgMP testing experience. If you’re seeking to take the PMI-PgMP certification exam, ENROLL TODAY and give yourself the best chance of passing with flying colors!
Dubai College of Tourism
Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management
This introductory course explores the dynamic field of restaurant revenue management (RRM) and is designed for restaurant managers, supervisors, and other hospitality professionals seeking to enhance their revenue generation capabilities. A basic understanding of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions, is recommended. Gain a practical understanding of RRM principles and how to apply them to maximise your restaurant's profitability. You'll learn to identify key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse data to understand busy and slow periods, and develop effective revenue-generating strategies. The course also covers forecasting, pricing strategies, table management techniques, and how to gain team buy-in for your RRM initiatives. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to optimise your restaurant's performance and drive financial success.
Packt
Advanced Microservices Architecture, Deployment & Resilience
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 course, you will dive deep into the intricacies of microservices architecture, focusing on advanced concepts like distributed transactions, resiliency, deployment, and event-driven systems. You'll learn how to manage complex microservices systems, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. Through the practical application of patterns such as SAGA, Event-Driven Microservices, and the Transactional Outbox pattern, you'll gain hands-on experience with building and optimizing real-world microservices architectures. The journey starts by exploring the fundamentals of distributed transactions, including ACID principles, the SAGA pattern, and handling distributed data consistency. As you progress, you'll learn about event-driven architectures and their significance in microservices, including event hubs, event streaming, and high-volume processing techniques. You will also dive into microservices resilience, using patterns like Circuit Breaker, Bulkhead, and Retry to enhance fault tolerance, observability, and monitoring within microservices systems. This course is ideal for developers, architects, and IT professionals who want to master microservices architecture. It requires a solid understanding of basic microservices concepts and is designed for those with intermediate to advanced knowledge. You'll leave the course equipped to design, deploy, and maintain resilient and scalable microservices systems with confidence.
Packt
Advanced Modelling, Rendering, and Unreal Engine Integration
Take your 3D modelling and rendering skills to the next level with this advanced course, designed for artists looking to create high-quality assets for Unreal Engine 5. You will begin by mastering the export of Blender assets, ensuring compatibility for game engines. From there, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Unreal Engine 5, starting with project setup and UI navigation, before diving into asset importation, material assignments, and PBR texture adjustments. The course will guide you through advanced material handling, including transparency, metal materials, and decal creation, all tailored for Unreal Engine 5. You’ll also learn to set up collisions, physics-based props, and optimized prefab collections to create interactive environments. A detailed section on using the Niagara Particle System will teach you how to create realistic fire and flickering lights for torches and candles, adding dynamic effects to your scenes. By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete set of game-ready assets, fully integrated into Unreal Engine 5, and ready for real-time rendering. You’ll gain skills in material optimization, texture management, and scene setup to enhance your portfolio and make your projects stand out in professional game development. This course is designed for advanced 3D artists and game developers familiar with Blender and Unreal Engine 5. A strong understanding of 3D modelling and texturing workflows is required.
L&T EduTech
Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design
This course has been created for Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Mechatronics Engineers. The "Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0" course is intended for those who want to comprehend and navigate the transformative concepts and technologies that shape modern Industry. Throughout this course, participants will learn about the fundamental principles of digital manufacturing, the path to Industry 4.0, and the emerging technology that drives smart design and production processes through three modules. In the first module, "Introduction to Digital Manufacturing," students will conduct a thorough examination of the drivers driving digital transformation in manufacturing. Learners will recognize the importance of efficiency, agility, and competitiveness in driving the industry into a new era. Key concepts such as the Digital Thread, Value Chain, and Smart Factory will be investigated to demonstrate how they are transforming traditional manufacturing processes. Participants will learn about key concepts such as Digital Thread and Digital Twin, as well as their roles in enabling continuous information flow and virtual representations for analysis and optimization. The importance of a strong digital infrastructure, which includes networked systems, cybersecurity measures, and data analytics capabilities, will be highlighted. The second module, "Evolution of Industry 4.0," builds on the knowledge learned in the first module. Participants will learn about the history and progress of Industry 4.0, from the fourth industrial revolution to the present era of intelligent, networked systems. Key components such as cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and artificial intelligence will be emphasized, demonstrating how they work together to create adaptable production environments. The six Industry 4.0 design ideas will be discussed, providing students with a foundation for seamless integrating digital technologies. In the last module of the course, students will learn about the latest innovations that shape smart design and production processes. Learners will look into Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), recognizing its importance as the foundation for effective digital design and manufacturing instruction translation. Other technologies, such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Computer-Aided Fixture Design, and automation adaptation, will also be discussed, with a focus on their contributions to precision, repeatability, and efficiency in manufacturing operations, which align with the larger goals of smart design and manufacturing.
Arizona State University
Prototyping
In this short course, you will learn the what, why, and how of prototyping. After the course, you will be familiar with how to create prototypes, why to use them, and what tools are available to create them.
Google Cloud
Gemini for Cloud Architects - 简体中文
在本课程中，您将了解 Gemini（Google Cloud 的生成式 AI 赋能的协作工具）如何帮助管理员预配基础设施。您将了解如何通过输入提示来让 Gemini 解释基础设施、GKE 集群的部署，以及现有基础设施的更新。您可以通过实操实验了解如何利用 Gemini 来改进 GKE 部署工作流。 Duet AI 已更名为 Gemini，这是我们的新一代模型。
Google Cloud
Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud en Español
Migrar a la nube genera muchas oportunidades para comenzar a trabajar de formas nuevas y le brinda al personal las herramientas necesarias para innovar y colaborar mejor. Además, produce un gran cambio. A veces, el éxito del cambio depende no del cambio en sí, sino de cómo se lo administra. Este curso ayudará a los gerentes del personal a comprender algunos de los desafíos clave relacionados con la adopción de la nube y les proporcionará un marco de trabajo de campo verificado que les brindará apoyo en la asistencia de los equipos durante la transición. Las organizaciones pueden aumentar las probabilidades de alcanzar sus objetivos comerciales y de invertir en talento futuro si abordan el factor humano de la migración a la nube.
Coursera
Introdução a Mapas de Relação com Kumu
Neste curso de aproximadamente 1 hora, com base em projeto, você aprenderá a criar mapas de relações interativos na plataforma Kumu. Essa jornada de aprendizagem vai desde criar uma conta no Kumu e escolher os templates de mapa mais apropriados às suas necessidades, até adicionar e decorar elementos, conexões e loops. Além disso, várias dicas e truques também são compartilhados ao longo do caminho. A arte e ciência de criar e comunicar mapas de relações é aplicável a uma ampla gama de áreas, desde design e engenharia de software até consultoria organizacional e construção de comunidades. E este projeto é uma oportunidade acessível para qualquer pessoa adquirir experiência prática nesse assunto. Então, vamos mapear! Nota: Este curso funciona melhor para aprendizes da região da América do Norte. No momento, estamos trabalhando para proporcionar a mesma experiência em outras regiões.
University of Pennsylvania
An Introduction to American Law
This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
Amazon Web Services
Using AWS Solutions: AWS Cloud Migration Factory
The Cloud Migration Factory on AWS solution uses a serverless architecture to coordinate and automate your organization's medium-scale to large-scale migrations to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. The solution makes the process of migrating multiple servers to the AWS Cloud more efficient while reducing the associated costs. The solution supports multiple migration strategies, such as rehost (lift and shift) and replatform.
Coursera
Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners
This course covers all these topics. This is a step-by-step course on printed circuit board design. We will demonstrate how KiCAD can be used to create professional PCB designs through multiple examples. You’ll dive deep into specific use cases such as multi-page schematic, multi-layer PCB layout and PCB panels, all while highlighting the best practices to be followed while designing a schematic or a layout. One of the unique aspects of this course is its focus on hands-on learning. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in electronics, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create professional printed circuit boards. This course is ideal for Electronics, Electrical, and Computer Science engineering students, aspiring embedded systems professionals, and makers and hobbyists with a foundational understanding of basic electronics and components. It’s designed for anyone eager to develop professional-grade PCBs using open-source tools like KiCAD, offering practical insights and hands-on experience to bring your electronic designs to life. Participants should have a basic understanding of electronics concepts, including types of components, current flow, Ohm’s law, 3-pin regulator circuits, basic oscillators like astable multivibrators, and simple microcontroller circuits. Computer proficiency is also essential. Additionally, ensure you have KiCAD software version 8.0.6 installed and your system meets the common requirements. We will explore KiCAD to create multilayer and mixed signal PCB designs, route differential pair signals, design PCB panels, generate gerber files and apply signal integrity and EMC techniques.