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University of Pennsylvania
Fundamentals of Finance
In this course, you’ll learn the basic fundamentals of corporate finance. Based on the pre-term qualifying courses for Wharton MBA students, Professor Jessica Wachter has designed this course for learners who need a refresher in financial concepts, or for those who are learning about corporate finance for the first time. You’ll identify foundational concepts in corporate finance, such as NPV, Compound and Simple Interest, and Annuities versus Perpetuities. You’ll also learn how to apply the NPV framework to calculating fixed-income valuation and Equity, using hypothetical examples of corporate projects. By the end of this course, you’ll have honed your skills in calculating risk and returns to optimize investments, and be able to assess the right set of financial information to achieve better returns for your firm.
Coursera
Achieve Goals with AI: Track and Adjust
Transform vague intentions into achievable goals with AI as your partner. You'll learn to use ChatGPT or Claude to draft SMART goals—not by accepting AI outputs blindly, but by crafting effective prompts and critically evaluating what AI suggests against your real-life context. You'll build AI-powered tracking systems with personalized reminders that actually fit your schedule, not generic notifications you'll ignore. And you'll develop the skill most AI users lack: analyzing AI-generated progress insights while maintaining decision authority over whether to adjust your timeline, target, or approach. Through hands-on exercises with real AI tools and practical templates, you'll experience the full goal-achievement cycle—from initial prompt to final adjustment decision. Essential skills for anyone ready to leverage AI for personal goals while staying in control of their choices. No technical background required—just willingness to use free AI tools and think critically about their suggestions.
SkillUp
Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the transformative role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in mobile app development. You will learn how to leverage generative AI across the app development lifecycle, including design, content generation, marketing, and user support. Through hands-on labs, engaging video lectures, and interactive quizzes, you will gain practical experience with leading AI tools like Claude AI, Copy.ai, and Apple Intelligence. The course begins with exploring generative AI concepts, focusing on its applications in app design, gaming, and user engagement. It also addresses the opportunities and challenges in using AI for personalized marketing and support. Then, you’ll dive deeper into advanced topics, such as machine learning models, embedded AI, and cloud-based development tools. By the end of the course, you will create a functional mobile app prototype, integrating generative AI features to enhance user experience. This course equips you with the skills to innovate in the rapidly evolving field of mobile technology, preparing you for roles in development, marketing, and beyond.
Google
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
This is the second course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. In this course, you will discover how to set a project up for success in the first phase of the project life cycle: the project initiation phase. As you explore the key components of this phase, you will learn how to determine a project’s benefits and costs, create measurable project goals and deliverables, manage project scope, and measure a project’s success criteria. You will learn how to define project roles and responsibilities, complete a stakeholder analysis, and utilize RACI charts. You will also learn the typical resources needed to manage a project, practice developing a project charter, and evaluate various project management tools. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct you in how to accomplish all of these tasks, describing the right tools and resources for the job at hand. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the significance of the project initiation phase of the project life cycle. - Describe the key components of the project initiation phase. - Determine a project’s benefits and costs. - Define and create measurable project goals and deliverables. - Define project scope and differentiate among tasks that are in-scope and out-of-scope. - Understand how to manage scope creep to avoid impacting project goals. - Define and measure a project’s success criteria. - Complete a stakeholder analysis and explain its significance. - Utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities. - Understand the key components of project charters and develop a project charter for project initiation. - Evaluate various project management tools to meet project needs, including generative AI.
EDUCBA
Fixed Income Securities: Analyze, Value & Apply
By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze fixed income securities, evaluate bond risks, calculate bond prices, interpret yield measures, and apply duration analysis to manage interest rate sensitivity. This comprehensive course takes you step by step through the world of fixed income securities, starting with the foundations of bonds, their characteristics, and associated risks. You will then progress into bond pricing and valuation, where you’ll learn how to apply time value of money principles, price plain vanilla bonds, and handle pricing between payment dates. Finally, you will explore advanced yield concepts, understand the dynamics of yield curves, and measure sensitivity through duration and modified duration. What makes this course unique is its practical, structured approach that bridges theory with real-world applications. Each lesson is designed to strengthen both conceptual clarity and analytical skills, making it valuable for finance students, aspiring analysts, and investment professionals. By mastering these skills, you will gain the confidence to evaluate fixed income securities and make informed investment decisions in dynamic financial markets.
Coursera
Co-Create Success Plans
Successful deals don’t end with a proposal — they begin with shared understanding. In this hands-on course, learners develop the skills to co-create success plans with prospects through structured collaboration. You’ll practice facilitating joint problem-solving workshops, using techniques like fishbone diagrams to surface root causes and critical risks. Then, you’ll translate those insights into clear mitigation steps and measurable outcomes documented in a statement of work. Through realistic scenarios, guided walkthroughs, and non-technical hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to move from discussion to agreement with confidence. Designed for intermediate and advanced professionals involved in solution design and client engagement, Co-Create Success Plans builds confidence in leading collaborative conversations that align teams, reduce risk, and set engagements up for success.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Humanidades digitales
¿Te has planteado para qué sirven las humanidades en el siglo XXI? ¿Cómo el advenimiento de lo Digital ha cambiado nuestra forma de acercarnos a las Humanidades? ¿Y al revés? ¿De qué forma las Humanidades influencian sobre los diferentes aspectos de la Tecnología? Te ofrecemos el primer curso online que da respuesta a estas preguntas. Una visión de las Humanidades Digitales desde la filosofía, la historia, la arqueología, el arte,… y desde las ciencias computacionales y la visión por ordenador. El curso ofrece una aproximación interdisciplinar a las Humanidades y el Patrimonio Digital, y a los métodos y herramientas utilizados (Bases de datos, Open Data, Big Data, Realidad Virtual, Redes Sociales, image recognition,…). También nos aporta una reflexión sobre los aspectos legales y éticos de la tecnología y sus implicaciones en la transformación digital, la innovación social, la política y la cultura. ¿Para qué sirve este curso? El curso pretende ser una introducción a las Humanidades y el Patrimonio Digital. Con él tendrás una visión amplia y transversal de los diferentes aspectos implicados en los diferentes ámbitos. Un curso que te ayudará en tu camino a la transformación digital y a la implementación de la tecnología digital en las Humanidades. Si eres una persona con una formación humanista, ingeniería o informática, o simplemente te interesa la relación de la tecnología con las humanidades, este curso es para ti. Está pensado para poder ser completado por cualquier persona con interés, puesto que las presentaciones son amenas y alternativas, eso sí, sin perder nunca el rigor académico. Un curso impartido por especialistas de la Xarxa d’Humanitats Digitals (Red de Humanidades Digitales) de la Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona.
New York University
Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance
This course aims at providing an introductory and broad overview of the field of ML with the focus on applications on Finance. Supervised Machine Learning methods are used in the capstone project to predict bank closures. Simultaneously, while this course can be taken as a separate course, it serves as a preview of topics that are covered in more details in subsequent modules of the specialization Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance. The goal of Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance is to get a sense of what Machine Learning is, what it is for and in how many different financial problems it can be applied to. The course is designed for three categories of students: Practitioners working at financial institutions such as banks, asset management firms or hedge funds Individuals interested in applications of ML for personal day trading Current full-time students pursuing a degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or other related disciplines who want to learn about practical applications of ML in Finance Experience with Python (including numpy, pandas, and IPython/Jupyter notebooks), linear algebra, basic probability theory and basic calculus is necessary to complete assignments in this course.
Google Cloud
生成 AI: 基本概念の理解
「生成 AI: 基本概念の理解」は、生成 AI リーダー学習プログラムの 2 つ目のコースです。このコースでは、AI、ML、生成 AI の違いを探り、さまざまなデータタイプが生成 AI によるビジネス課題への対処を可能にする仕組みを理解することで、生成 AI の基本概念を習得します。また、基盤モデルの限界に対処するための Google Cloud の戦略、および責任ある安全な AI の開発と導入における重要な課題に関するインサイトも得られます。
ESSEC Business School
Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos
The biggest challenge facing the hospitality industry over the next 5 years is the lack of integration between the key commercial disciplines of sales, revenue, distribution and finance and the negative impact this will continue to have on delivering asset value and maximum profitability. This course, spread over 4 key modules: Asset Management Demand Generation Digital Marketing Demand Optimisation aims to break down these commercial silos and reveal the journey from long-term asset development through to short-term profit tactics and how commercial teams can align themselves throughout the organisation. Created by SnapShot, this course is hosted by a group of experienced Industry guest lecturers in their fields of expertise and includes an ideal mix of accessible theory and practical exercises and simulations. SnapShot is a Hotel Demand Management company that specializes in helping hotels aggregate and use their data. We provide useful tools as well as innovative education and coaching services to empower hotels to take informed decisions in managing their demand to increase profits.
Immersify
Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments
You will learn to assess hydration status, nutritional status, and pain while promoting patient comfort using both clinical skills and compassionate communication. You'll also explore how dignity and empathy influence outcomes. This course is perfect for those entering or considering patient support roles, whether in social care, healthcare assistance, or vocational training. With practical, scenario-based learning, you’ll gain insight into the fundamental needs that promote recovery and well-being. You’ll develop confidence in managing discomfort, encouraging patient independence, cultivating compassion in healthcare, and supporting holistic care. It’s also highly relevant to early undergraduate learners seeking to improve their understanding of front-line patient needs.
Packt
Microsoft Azure For .NET Developers
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. This course is designed for .NET developers who want to harness the power of Microsoft Azure for building and deploying cloud-based applications. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage. Throughout the course, you'll work with real-world tools like Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and Azure CLI to create, manage, and deploy applications to the cloud. By the end of the course, you'll have mastered key Azure concepts like cloud hosting models, resource management, scaling, and authentication, enabling you to build robust cloud applications. The journey begins with foundational knowledge about Azure, progressing through core services such as Azure App Service, SQL databases, Cosmos DB, and Azure Functions. You'll also explore containerization with Docker, Azure Virtual Machines, and working with Azure Active Directory for secure application development. Each section provides hands-on tutorials, allowing you to build practical skills as you implement solutions to common .NET development challenges. This course is perfect for .NET developers looking to leverage the Azure platform to enhance their applications, automate processes, and scale their solutions efficiently. The only prerequisite is familiarity with .NET development, making it an ideal choice for intermediate developers looking to advance their cloud skills.
Amazon Web Services
Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions
This course helps you understand some common issues of around security, compliance, and governance associated with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. You will learn how to recognize governance and compliance requirements for AI systems. You will also learn about various Amazon Web Services (AWS) services and features that will help you apply governance controls and achieve your compliance objectives. Finally, you will be introduced to AWS services that can help you secure your AI systems.
Coursera
Maximizing Miles: Enhancing EV Range & Efficiency
Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained immense popularity in today's rapidly evolving automotive landscape due to their sustainability and environmental benefits. However, one of the critical aspects that influence an Electric vehicle's adoption is its range and efficiency. This Electric Vehicle Range and Efficiency course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the factors affecting an EV's range and efficiency, strategies for maximizing it, and technologies contributing to energy efficiency. We will discuss the impact of vehicle weight, aerodynamics, and tire selection on an EV's efficiency. We’ll also review cutting-edge solutions such as lightweight materials, low rolling resistance tires, and advanced battery management systems. We’ll also analyze the need for expanding the charging infrastructure and how it enables faster adoption of electric mobility at a global level This program is designed for anyone who wants to learn about electric vehicle range and efficiency. It is recommended for the learner to have some basic knowledge of electric vehicle components and their architecture. Learners who have completed the other basic courses on electric vehicles can also attend this course. By the end of this course, learners will be well-equipped to make informed decisions about EV usage, optimize their driving habits, and apply these learnings if they are already working or about to work on an electric vehicle project.
National Taiwan University
International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)
"International Communication and East Asian Affairs: Current Political and Economic Conditions" is an online course provided by the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University, and Radio Taiwan International. This course delves into East Asian affairs, particularly focusing on China and Taiwan. Topics covered include China's Third Revolution and its implications for the Sino-American strategic competition, the political economy of China, state-society relations within China, and an exploration of recent youth politics in Taiwan. Each week, the course provides comprehensive video lectures and interactive discussions to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement with the subject matter. Whether taken as part of advanced international communication studies or as preparation for enrollment in the Graduate Institute of Journalism at National Taiwan University, this course delivers intellectual stimulation and is instrumental in understanding contemporary global dynamics and East Asian affairs.
Google Cloud
Administración de recursos y usuarios de Google Workspace
Este curso está diseñado para que se comprenda la administración de recursos y usuarios de Google Workspace. Los estudiantes explorarán la configuración de las unidades organizativas para ajustarla a las necesidades de su organización. Además, descubrirán cómo administrar varios tipos de Grupos de Google. También desarrollarán habilidades para administrar la configuración de dominios en Google Workspace. Por último, dominarán la optimización y estructuración de recursos en su entorno de Google Workspace.