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Harvard Business Review
Drive Business Results
This course bridges the gap between daily operations and high-level strategy, teaching you how to manage resources effectively and advocate for new opportunities. You’ll gain a solid foundation in finance to interpret company health, manage budgets, and evaluate investment returns. Additionally, you’ll learn to build and present compelling business cases that align with organizational goals, assess risks, and secure stakeholder buy-in for your initiatives.
Universidade de São Paulo
Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos
Este projeto de final foi projetado para permitir que você aproveite os conhecimentos que obteve através da especialização e implemente esse conhecimento. No projeto, você criará vários dos principais produtos de planejamento que foram discutidos nesses cursos e trabalhando em um projeto que você escolheu ou use um estudo de caso sugerido. Você iniciará o projeto escrevendo parte da carta do projeto. Você irá construir essa informação para definir seu projeto e, em última análise, criar um cronograma, orçamento e respostas para os riscos que você identifica. O objetivo é que você use o que aprendeu nos cursos anteriores e que realize sua própria pesquisa sobre como avançar melhor com o projeto. Seu trabalho será revisado por seus colegas de classe. Por sua vez, você avaliará o trabalho de outros colegas de classe. As instruções sobre como realizar avaliações de pares serão incluídas no curso. Ao completar esta série, você poderá (1) escrever uma declaração narrativa, (2) criar uma estrutura de repartição do trabalho, (3) atividades do projeto de seqüência, (4) construir um cronograma do projeto, (5) criar um orçamento do projeto (6) criar uma matriz de atribuição de responsabilidade, (7) identificar os riscos do projeto e (8) definir respostas para esses riscos. Ao completar este curso, você será capaz de: 1. Escrever uma declaração de declaração narrativa 2. Criar uma estrutura de quebra do trabalho 3. Atividades do projeto de seqüência 4. Criar um cronograma do projeto 5. Criar um orçamento de projeto 6. Criar uma matriz de atribuição de responsabilidade 7. Identificar os riscos do projeto e definir respostas para esses riscos
Empower School of Health
Introduction to Digital Health
This module provides an overview of digital health, exploring its evolution, key concepts, and the role of technology in modern healthcare. By the end of this module, learners will understand the foundational principles of digital health and know the global strategies and WHO guidelines for digital health.
University of Colorado Boulder
Building Your Artistic Brand
Are you a musician looking to stand out in a crowded, competitive music industry? Do you want to build a distinctive brand that sets you apart from the rest? In today's world, where musical content is everywhere, developing a unique artistic brand is more important than ever. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro looking to take your career to the next level, this course is the perfect way to gain the knowledge and skills you need to stand out from the crowd. In this course, you will explore how to develop a distinct and authentic brand identity that resonates with your audience, and gain insights in market research techniques, audience analysis, target demographics, and marketing channels. You'll gain an understanding of the principles of branding as they apply to the performing arts and learn best practices for curating and maintaining a professional online image, utilizing social media platforms effectively, and engaging with your audience. Mastering these branding skills will provide you with the essential tools to distinguish yourself from the competition and achieve success in your music career. This course can be taken by itself or as part of the “Musician's Professional Toolbox” specialization.
University of Pennsylvania
Corruption
You can't understand the world today if you don't understand corruption. Every day, we see high-level government officials resigning, governments changing, hundreds of thousands of people standing in squares, holding up signs, and often risking their lives to protest the corruption in the world. It's critically important to the health of our societies to understand what people are protesting against. We want to understand corruption. This course is designed to teach you about what corruption is, what causes corruption, the effects of corruption, and how to control corruption. We'll be talking about this from a global perspective using examples from all over the world. We'll also be talking about corruption from the perspective of countries, governments, businesses, citizens, and the people within these entities. At the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding of why the world is changing according to the path of corruption. If you're in a position to make changes within your respective entity, to make decisions about corruption, you'll be able to make better decisions.
KodeKloud
Docker Basics for DevOps
Docker is an open platform for developers and sysadmins to build, ship, and run distributed applications, whether on laptops, data center VMs, or the cloud. This course introduces Docker to an Absolute Beginner using really simple and easy-to-understand lectures. Lectures are followed by demos showing how to set up and get started with Docker. The coding exercises that accompany this course will help you practice Docker commands, develop your own images using Dockerfiles, and practice Docker Compose. You will be developing Docker files for different use cases right in your browser. This way, you don’t really need to have your own environment set up to get some hands-on practice. The coding exercises will validate your commands and Dockerfiles and ensure you have written them correctly. And finally, we have assignments to put your skills to the test. You will be given the challenge to solve using the skills you gained during this course. This is a great way to gain real-life project experience and work with the other students in the community to develop a Dockerfile and get feedback for your work. The assignment will push you to research and develop your own Docker images. Docker Course Requirements 1. Basic System Administrator Skills 2. Good to have (Not Mandatory) access to a Linux System to setup Docker to follow along
EDUCBA
Build and Implement SOAP APIs for Employee Services
By the end of this course, learners will be able to design, implement, and manage a SOAP-based Employee Service Application, generate service contracts using WSDL, and handle structured SOAP requests and responses with confidence. Learners will also be able to apply core SOAP operations to add, retrieve, and delete employee records using well-defined service endpoints. This hands-on project-based course guides learners step by step through building a real-world SOAP API from scratch. Starting with project setup and service architecture, the course progresses through employee data modeling, service layer implementation, and SOAP operation development. Learners will gain practical experience working with SOAP envelopes, status handling, URL endpoints, and parameter mapping to ensure reliable service communication. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end, implementation-focused approach to SOAP APIs, emphasizing enterprise-ready practices rather than theory alone. By completing this course, learners strengthen their understanding of contract-based web services and gain skills that are highly relevant for enterprise integration, backend development, and legacy system communication scenarios.
Starweaver
AI-Driven HR Strategy, Operations, and Regulatory Compliance
Are you leveraging AI to transform your HR function from a cost center into a strategic powerhouse? In today's rapidly evolving workplace, manual processes and reactive compliance are no longer enough. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping HR, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, predict workforce trends, and mitigate risks—but only if you know how to implement it strategically and ethically. This intensive, intermediate-level course is designed for HR leaders and professionals ready to harness the power of AI. Over four modules, you will move from theory to practice, learning how to: 1. Build a Foundation: Understand the core concepts of AI in HR, identify high-value opportunities, and grasp the critical ethical and data considerations. 2. Optimize Core Operations: Implement AI to streamline recruitment and onboarding, boost employee engagement with sentiment analysis, and use predictive analytics for strategic workforce planning. 3. Automate Compliance: Strengthen your defense against risk by using AI tools to monitor regulations, automate reporting, and proactively identify compliance issues. 4. Lead with Ethics: Design a responsible AI governance framework for your organization that ensures fairness, transparency, and trust in every AI-driven decision. You won't just learn concepts—you'll apply them. Through practical demos and hands-on labs using free tools like ChatGPT, Power BI, Tableau, KNIME, and Orange Data Mining, you'll gain experience in drafting policies, analyzing HR data, building dashboards, and creating scoring models. The future of HR is intelligent, predictive, and human-centric. Stop being left behind. Enroll in "AI in Strategic HR Operations and Compliance" today and gain the knowledge and skills to lead your organization's HR transformation, drive measurable results, and build a future-ready workforce. This course is designed for HR managers, directors, and professionals who want to use AI to strengthen people operations and compliance. It is also well-suited for compliance and risk officers, HR analysts, organizational development specialists, and business leaders responsible for driving HR transformation and strategic workforce initiatives. Learners should have a basic understanding of HR processes and policies, along with some familiarity with HRIS or HR data. Prior experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini is recommended so learners can comfortably follow demos and hands-on activities, though no technical background is required. By the end of the course, learners will be able to evaluate how AI is reshaping HR strategy and identify high-impact use cases across HR operations. They will apply AI tools to improve recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and workforce planning, strengthen compliance through automation and risk monitoring, and design ethical, responsible AI frameworks that promote fairness, transparency, and trust in HR decision-making.
EDUCBA
Apply Advanced XPath Techniques for Automation Testing
By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply advanced XPath functions, construct precise conditional expressions, implement dynamic node selection strategies, and solve real-world XPath challenges confidently. This XPath – Intermediate course is designed for testers, developers, and automation engineers who already understand XPath basics and want to move to the next level. The course systematically covers positional logic, predicates, string functions, and the powerful last() function, followed by in-depth lessons on XPath operators, conditional logic, and union expressions. Learners will also explore sorting techniques and understand how to handle numeric and text-based ordering in dynamic web applications. What makes this course unique is its practice-driven approach. Each concept is reinforced with real-world examples, hands-on practice lessons, graded quizzes, and scenario-based exercises that mirror challenges faced in automation frameworks like Selenium. Instead of relying on fragile hard-coded paths, learners will develop robust, flexible, and maintainable XPath strategies. By completing this course, learners will significantly improve their ability to locate complex web elements, debug XPath issues efficiently, and write scalable selectors that perform reliably in modern, dynamic applications.
Coursera
Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart
In this guided project, you will learn how to create diagrams for Information Technologies. By the end of this project, you will be able to design and create diagrams and be familiar with the import, export, and collaboration features of Lucidchart to work with your IT team. (An account with Lucidchart is required. If you don't already have an account, please create one at lucidchart.com prior to starting the project.)
Skillshare
Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises
Envision and achieve the life you want, one goal at a time, with bestselling author and beloved therapist Nedra Tawwab! Between building a thriving therapy practice, inspiring 1M+ followers on Instagram, and writing a New York Times bestseller, Nedra Tawwab has achieved many lifelong goals. Yet she still struggles with familiar challenges: false starts, failures, and the inner critic. In response, she’s developed a practical, powerful toolkit for overcoming these obstacles—which you can use to turn intention into action and build a life you love. Drawing from her personal and professional expertise, Nedra shares seven exercises and mindset shifts you can use to get unstuck and accomplish any goal you set your mind to, all while feeling energized and empowered. Bring a resolution you want to work on, or just come with an open mind and a commitment to yourself. Nedra will help you identify the things you truly desire in life, and make a plan to achieve them. Together with Nedra, you’ll work through exercises to: * Set intentional goals that align with your values * Grow your confidence to put you in the right mindset for success * Change personal narratives and habits that are holding you back * Declutter your mind and purge commitments that no longer serve you * Commit to a plan for actually reaching your goals Each lesson is packed with tips, techniques, and examples from Nedra’s own personal development work and one-on-one therapy practice, plus a custom-designed workbook to translate advice into meaningful, measurable action. Whether you’re looking to break unhealthy habits, achieve a specific vision, or simply approach a new season with intention, this 50-minute class will unlock the confidence and courage you need to finally get what you want out of life. Get started, and celebrate taking the first step! This class is for everyone. Follow along by downloading Nedra’s workbook or grabbing a pen and paper or journal! Feel free to come with a goal in mind, or work with Nedra to set one during class. Instructor bio: Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist, New York Times best-selling author, and relationship expert. With over 14 years of experience, she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching practical strategies for setting boundaries and improving communication. She is the founder of Kaleidoscope Counseling and shares her insights widely through her books, podcasts, and popular Instagram account.
Yale University
الأسواق المالية
نظرة عامة حول الأفكار والأساليب والمؤسسات التي تسمح للمجتمع الإنساني بإدارة المخاطر وتعزيز المشروعات. التركيز على مهارات قيادية ذكية ماليًا. وصف لممارسات اليوم وتحليل آفاق المستقبل. تعريف بإدارة المخاطر ومبادئ المالية السلوكية لفهم لطريقة عمل قطاعات الأوراق المالية والتأمين والمصارف في أرض الواقع. الهدف الرئيس من هذه الدورة هو الاستفادة من هذه القطاعات على نحو فعّال ولتأسيس مجتمع أفضل.
MedCerts
Patient Care Technician Essentials
MedCerts’ Patient Care Technician Essentials introduces students to the essential responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician and builds confidence through practical, patient-centered instruction. The course includes five lessons starting with The Patient, where learners explore the healthcare environment, professional behavior, ethical responsibilities, and effective communication that fosters trust and respect with patients and care teams. Workplace Safety emphasizes infection control and personal safety practices to protect patients and healthcare workers. In Patient Positioning and Moving, students learn proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques to prevent injury and promote patient comfort and mobility. Vital Signs for Caregivers provides hands-on training in measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure while recognizing normal and abnormal findings. Finally, Patient Hygiene and Grooming focuses on maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and well-being through daily care practices. Together, these lessons equip learners with essential clinical skills, professionalism and confidence to succeed as valued members of the healthcare team.
Skillshare
Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool
Are you a traditional artist looking to take your art to the digital world? Or maybe you're already familiar with the pen tool, but want to take your skills to the next level? In this course, taught by Graphic Designer Kyle Aaron Parson, we will take you from beginner to expert with Adobe Illustrator's powerhouse tool, the Pen Tool! Join Kyle as he teaches you the fundamental building blocks of vector illustration through mastering the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to create smooth shapes and lines, as well as speed up your workflow by exploring a variety of methods on how to use this robust tool. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create logos, icons, graphics, illustrations, and so much more. The Pen tool Plus Course is perfect for those just starting out with Adobe Illustrator, as each lesson will build upon the skills taught in the previous lessons and is demonstrated in an easy-to-follow pace. As the new concepts are introduced, you will develop understanding through repetition and practice, so your knowledge and understanding of the Pen Tool will gradually develop. For more Intermediate Users of the program, you can skip over the basics and jump into the Pen tool Methods so you can master a variety of ways to use this powerful tool to get the most out of your illustrations. Who Should Take This Course: This course is perfect for traditional artists looking to take their art to the digital world or anyone who wants to take their pen tool skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or experienced with the pen tool, this course will teach you the skills necessary to create smooth, clean vector illustrations. Course Requirements: * Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer * Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator The pen tool is Adobe Illustrator's most versatile tool, and by mastering it, you'll be able to create amazing vector illustrations. Enroll in this course today and take your art to the next level! Instructor bio: Kyle Aaron Parson is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has been creating illustrations for most of his life, from coloring books to large-scale event banners, and brings years of hands-on creative experience to his teaching. Kyle published his first online class in 2021, the same year he became a proud dad to his son Timothy — an inspiring milestone that continues to shape his outlook and creativity. His courses distill the most valuable tips and techniques he has learned over years of practice, with a focus on helping learners grow their own creative skills without unnecessary complexity. Passionate about illustration and design, Kyle strives to share practical knowledge in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and directly useful for students at any stage of their journey.
EDUCBA
Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems
Learners will gain the ability to design, implement, and manage a complete samples tracking system using VB.NET and SQL Server, including database design, transaction processing, reporting, stored procedures, and operational workflows. This course provides hands-on, case-study–driven learning focused on building a real-world Samples Tracking System from the ground up. Learners explore how to design SQL Server tables, create core database functions, configure entities and menus, and manage products, transactions, and running balances. As the course progresses, learners work with entity relationships, sample transfers, transaction reporting, and advanced SQL logic using stored procedures. A key benefit of this course is its end-to-end system perspective: learners do not study isolated SQL or VB.NET concepts, but instead see how frontend forms, backend logic, and database operations work together in a production-style application. Advanced topics such as stored procedure optimization, manufacturing workflows, and transfer execution prepare learners for real industry scenarios involving inventory and process tracking. This course is unique in its practical focus on system architecture, backend troubleshooting, and operational accuracy, making it ideal for learners seeking applied SQL Server and VB.NET experience through a complete, integrated case study.
Deep Teaching Solutions
Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era
Enhance your decision-making skills in the age of AI with "Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era." This innovative course brings together Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski, the team behind the wildly popular "Learning How to Learn," along with Adam Trybus, Professor of Logic at the Institute of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Discover how your brain's fast and slow thinking systems influence decision-making, and learn to recognize when emotions or AI-generated content might be skewing your logic. Through real-world examples and cutting-edge neuroscience, you'll explore how even seasoned leaders can fall prey to cognitive biases and how to avoid similar pitfalls in an AI-augmented world. This course goes beyond traditional critical thinking approaches by examining the interplay between human cognition and AI tools like ChatGPT. You'll gain valuable insights into recognizing "tells" - subtle signs that emotions or algorithmic biases might be overriding reason - in yourself, others, and AI outputs. By the end of the course, you'll have practical tools to enhance your critical thinking, overcome biases, and make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex, AI-driven landscape. Prepare to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the ChatGPT era with confidence and clarity.