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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1
This course seeks to turn learners into informed consumers of social science research. It introduces concepts, standards, and principles of social science research to the interested non-expert. Learners who complete the course will be able to assess evidence and critically evaluate claims about important social phenomena. It reviews the origins and development of social science, describes the process of discovery in contemporary social science research, and explains how contemporary social science differs from apparently related fields. It describes the goals, basic paradigms, and methodologies of the major social science disciplines. It offers an overview of the major questions that are the focus of much contemporary social science research, overall and for China. Special emphasis is given to explaining the challenges that social scientists face in drawing conclusions about cause and effect from their studies, and offers an overview of the approaches that are used to overcome these challenges. Explanation is non-technical and does not involve mathematics. Statistics and quantitative methods are not covered. Explore the big questions in social science and learn how you can be a critical, informed consumer of social science research. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/QuMOAlwhpvU After you complete Part 1, enroll in Part 2 to learn how to be a PRODUCER of Social science research. Part 2: https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-science-research-chinese-society
Amazon Web Services
Salesforce on AWS-From Basics to Business Innovation-Español
A lo largo de este curso, examinará la propuesta de valor de la integración de Amazon Web Services (AWS) y Salesforce. Se centrará en cómo esta integración permite la agilidad empresarial, mejora las experiencias de los clientes e impulsa la excelencia operativa. Cada lección desarrolla sus conocimientos de forma progresiva. Empezará con los conceptos básicos antes de explorar las aplicaciones prácticas. Si entiende estos patrones de integración, estará mejor preparado para evaluar cómo esta asociación podría beneficiar a su organización. Al final del curso, tendrá una idea clara de cómo funciona la integración de Salesforce y AWS, el valor empresarial que ofrece y los tipos de problemas que resuelve. Estos conocimientos le ayudarán a identificar las oportunidades de implementación de estas tecnologías en su propia organización.
SAE Institute México
Creación de beats (patrones rítmicos)
"A través de ejercicios prácticos crearás tus primeras melodías con Ableton Live, en donde aplicarás algunos efectos básicos de edición de audio y mezcla, reconociendo así el amplio repertorio con el que cuenta Ableton Live para poder elaborar producción de mayor complejidad posteriormente."
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women के साथ, निधिकरण के मूल सिद्धांत
यह मुफ़्त ऑनलाइन प्रोग्राम Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women संग्रह में उपलब्ध 10 पाठ्यक्रमों में से एक है, जो उन उद्यमियों के लिए बनाया गया है जो अपने बिज़नेस या व्यवसाय को अगले स्तर पर ले जाने के लिए तैयार हैं। इस पाठ में, आप सीखेंगे कि विभिन्न प्रकार के निधिकरण की खोज करके, विकास की ओर ले जाने वाले व्यावसायिक अवसरों को कैसे वित्तपोषित किया जा सकता है। आप सीखेंगे कि अनुदान या ऋण के लिए अधिग्रहण वित्तपोषण और निधिकरण आवेदन आपके व्यवसाय के अवसर का समर्थन और प्रसार कैसे कर सकते हैं। आप अपने व्यवसाय की वित्तीय प्रोफ़ाइल का मूल्यांकन करेंगे और इसे सुधारने के लिए कार्यों की योजना बनाएंगे। यह अभ्यास आपके व्यवसाय के लिए संभावित प्रकार के निधिकरणों की खोज के माध्यम से आपका मार्गदर्शन करेंगे और आपको भविष्य की निधिकरण आवश्यकताओं के लिए आवश्यक जानकारी की पहचान करने में सहायता करेंगे। पाठ्यक्रम के अंत तक, आप एक वित्तीय रणनीति रखने और रणनीतिक रूप से धन प्राप्त करने के महत्व को समझेंगे - अपने व्यवसाय के विकास को सुविधाजनक बनाने हेतु अपने विकसित कौशल का उपयोग करते हुए एक अच्छा निधिकरण के लिए आवेदन बना पाएंगे। यदि आप अपने भविष्य के नकदी प्रवाह की जरूरतों के बारे में अनिश्चित हैं, तो आप वित्तीय चुनौतियों की भविष्यवाणी करने के लिए Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women पाठ्यक्रमों में से एक, ‘वित्तीय योजना के मूल सिद्धांत' को पूरा कर सकते हैं, ताकि आप अपने व्यवसाय के लिए रणनीतिक विकल्प बना सकें। 10,000 Women पाठ्यक्रम संग्रह वास्तव में ऑनलाइन सीखने का एक फ्लेक्सिबल अनुभव प्रदान करता है। आपके पास कार्यक्रम को किसी भी तरह से अपनाने की स्वतंत्रता है जैसे आपको ठीक लगे - अपनी सीखने की यात्रा को अपनी व्यक्तिगत व्यावसायिक विकास आवश्यकताओं के अनुरूप बनाने के लिए कोई भी पाठ्यक्रम, या पाठ्यक्रमों का संयोजन लें। यदि आप सभी 10 पाठ पूरे करते हैं, तो आप अपने व्यवसाय के सभी प्रमुख तत्वों का पता लगा पाएंगे और अपने व्यवसाय के विकास के लिए एक संपूर्ण योजना विकसित कर पाएंगे। आप Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women संग्रह पृष्ठ पर अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकते हैं, जहाँ अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवालों का जवाब भी प्रदान किया गया है। पाठ्यक्रम के दौरान आपको कुछ ऐसे शब्द और सन्दर्भ मिल सकते हैं जिन्हे समझाने की ज़रुरत हो। आपकी सहायता के लिए, एक सामान्य शब्दकोष (जनरल ग्लोसरी) और एक वित्तीय शब्दकोष (फाइनेंशियल ग्लोसरी) बनायी गयी है, जिसे आप किसी भी समय देख सकते हैं।
IBM
Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph
Ready to build intelligent AI agents that can reason, improve, and collaborate? This hands-on course gives you the skills to build agentic AI systems using LangChain and LangGraph in just 3 weeks. You’ll design stateful workflows that support memory, iteration, and conditional logic. You’ll explore how to build self-improving agents using Reflection, Reflexion, and ReAct architectures, empowering your agents to reason about their outputs and refine them over time. Plus, you’ll work on guided labs where you’ll structure agent feedback, integrate external data, and generate context-aware responses through step-by-step reasoning. You’ll then develop collaborative multi-agent systems that coordinate tasks, retrieve relevant data, and solve complex problems using agentic RAG. Plus, you'll gain experience in agent orchestration, query routing, and governance strategies for building robust, scalable AI applications. By the end of the course, you’ll have built working prototypes of agentic systems and gained hands-on skills to design reliable, adaptable agents. Enroll today and get ready to power up your portfolio!
Google Cloud
Understanding Google Cloud Operations and Security בעברית
.הקורס בוחן ניהול עלויות, אבטחה ותפעול בענן .מספק שירותי ענן IT ראשית, מוסבר איך עסקים יכולים לרכוש שירותי .לאחר הרכישה, העסק יכול לבחור אם לשמר חלק מהתשתית המקורית או לא לשמר אותה בכלל .(defense-in-depth את אבטחת ההגנה לעומק ) שנית, הקורס מתאר איך האחריות על אבטחת נתונים מתחלקת בין ספק שירותי הענן לעסק, וסוקר .Google Cloud-ראוי לציין כי אבטחה זו מובנית ב .ומנהלי העסק צריכים לשנות את החשיבה על ניהול משאבים בענן IT לבסוף, הקורס מתייחס לכך שצוותי .קיימים כלי ניטור היכולים לסייע להם לשמור על שליטה ונראות בסביבת הענן שלהם Google Cloud -ב
Alex Genadinik
10 Passive Income Businesses For 2026 To Start Today
Gain insights to 10 of the most profitable and popular passive income business models for 2026, and begin to earn passive income in proven ways. I'll help you understand the pros and cons of affiliate marketing, selling on Amazon, the service arbitrage model, YouTube, online courses, and much more. TRIED A FEW THINGS ONLINE BUT NOTHING WORKS? That's common. Most first-time online entrepreneurs struggle in their first year or two. A big reason is that every passive income business sounds amazing, but has many challenges. Plus, the payouts are often smaller than we all dream about. This causes a lot of frustration instead of having the promise of living on the beach and not working. SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE TO GET THE REAL PICTURE If you don't want to waste your time anymore and if you want a truthful perspective, sign up for this course. I've done all these businesses and I've coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on them, some of whom have been very successful with one client even reaching an 8-figure business. I'll walk you through all the pros and cons, and you will have the real picture of what these businesses are really like, what it will take to succeed, and how to succeed. RESPONSIVE AND CARING INSTRUCTOR: WORLD-CLASS STUDENT SUPPORT If you have questions, know that I am here to help! I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours. Many students tell me that other instructors don't respond. Well, I do because 1) I care about my students. 2) I feel a responsibility to make sure that students get their money's worth from the course. Invest in your future! Enroll now.
Coursera
Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills
Understanding how financial services are organized is essential to effective analysis and decision-making. In this intermediate-level course, you’ll learn how to distinguish among the three major branches of modern finance—retail banking, investment banking, and asset management—and apply structured reasoning to classify real-world scenarios accurately.Through short videos, guided readings, and hands-on classification exercises, you’ll explore how each division operates, who it serves, and how its activities drive revenue and compliance outcomes. You’ll then practice applying clear criteria to assign clients and transactions to the right service category while justifying your choices with professional logic.By the end, you’ll not only recognize the key distinctions among financial services but also demonstrate the analytical and deductive reasoning skills used by finance professionals to make sound, transparent classifications every day.
Google Cloud
Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Español
En este curso, se presentan temas importantes relacionados con la privacidad y seguridad de la IA. Se exploran herramientas y métodos prácticos para implementar prácticas recomendadas de privacidad y seguridad de la IA a través del uso de productos de Google Cloud y herramientas de código abierto.
École Polytechnique
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)
What you will achieve: In this project-based course, you will outline a complete scientific paper, choose an appropriate journal to which you'll submit the finished paper for publication, and prepare a checklist that will allow you to independently judge whether your paper is ready to submit. What you'll need to get started: This course is designed for students who have previous experience with academic research - you should be eager to adapt our writing and publishing advice to an existing personal project. If you just finished your graduate dissertation, just began your PhD, or are at a different stage of your academic journey or career and just want to publish your work, this course is for you. *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-Centered Courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.
Google
8. 学びの総仕上げとしての最終課題：ケーススタディ
Google データアナリティクスプロフェッショナル認定プログラムの 8 つめのコースです。オプションでケーススタディを行い、データ分析に関連する職に就くための就職活動に備えます。ケーススタディは、候補者の分析能力を評価するために雇用主がよく活用するものです。ケーススタディでは、分析に基づくシナリオを選択します。そして、シナリオから得たデータをもとに、問いかけ、準備、処理、分析、共有、行動をしていただきます。その他にも、面接でよく聞かれる質問や回答、オンラインでポートフォリオを作成する際に役立つ資料などを動画で紹介し、就職活動で役立つスキルを身につけます。現職の Google データ アナリストが、最適なツールやリソースを使って、一般的なアナリスト業務を遂行する実践的な方法を指導します。 この認定プログラムを修了すると、エントリーレベルのデータ アナリスト職に応募できるようになります。過去の業務経験は不要です。 このコース修了後の目標は以下の通りです。 - 就職活動におけるケーススタディとポートフォリオのメリットと活用方法を学ぶ。 - 実際の面接のシナリオと一般的な面接での質問について学ぶ。 - ケーススタディがどう面接プロセスの一部となり得るかを知る。 - 様々なケーススタディのシナリオを検討し、考察する。 - 自分のポートフォリオ用にケーススタディを完成させる。
Coursera
Apply Data Lake Transactions & Versioning
Transform your raw data files into robust, auditable data lake tables with database-like guarantees. This Short Course was created to help data professionals accomplish reliable data lake management with transactional integrity and versioning capabilities. By completing this course, you'll be able to convert existing data files into transactional formats, execute atomic operations that ensure data integrity during concurrent jobs, query historical versions for auditing and recovery, and manage schema evolution safely—all skills you can apply immediately to your data pipelines. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply transactional and versioning features to data lake tables This course is unique because it focuses on hands-on implementation of data lake reliability patterns using open-source tools, bridging the gap between raw cloud storage and enterprise-grade data management. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic SQL and data file formats.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms
Digital Signal Processing is the branch of engineering that, in the space of just a few decades, has enabled unprecedented levels of interpersonal communication and of on-demand entertainment. By reworking the principles of electronics, telecommunication and computer science into a unifying paradigm, DSP is a the heart of the digital revolution that brought us CDs, DVDs, MP3 players, mobile phones and countless other devices. In this series of four courses, you will learn the fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing from the ground up. Starting from the basic definition of a discrete-time signal, we will work our way through Fourier analysis, filter design, sampling, interpolation and quantization to build a DSP toolset complete enough to analyze a practical communication system in detail. Hands-on examples and demonstration will be routinely used to close the gap between theory and practice. To make the best of this class, it is recommended that you are proficient in basic calculus and linear algebra; several programming examples will be provided in the form of Python notebooks but you can use your favorite programming language to test the algorithms described in the course.
EDUCBA
Analyze Big Data Using Apache Impala SQL
Learners will be able to analyze large-scale datasets using Apache Impala, apply SQL-based querying techniques, design and execute complex joins, validate query logic through test cases, and perform analytical calculations for data-driven decision making. This course provides a practical, end-to-end learning experience for professionals and aspiring data scientists who want to work with fast, distributed SQL engines in big data environments. Learners will begin by understanding Impala’s role in the Hadoop ecosystem and progress through database creation, data insertion, logical and aggregation functions, and metadata exploration. The course then dives deep into relational data analysis, covering a wide range of join operations—from inner and outer joins to semi, anti, and cross joins—using realistic datasets. What makes this course unique is its strong emphasis on real-world querying workflows, error resolution, and systematic test case design, helping learners build reliable and production-ready SQL solutions. By the end of the course, learners will confidently apply analytical functions, troubleshoot Impala queries, and implement best practices for scalable data analysis, making this course highly valuable for big data, analytics, and data engineering roles.
EDUCBA
Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply
By completing this course, learners will be able to identify the foundations of Human Resource Management, analyze intellectual capital strategies, apply talent acquisition and management processes, and evaluate performance, career, and employee relations practices in both global and entrepreneurial contexts. This comprehensive Human Resource Management course provides learners with a structured journey across four modules: Foundations of HRM, Intellectual Capital & Talent Dynamics, Growing and Retaining Talent, and Employee Relations & Global HRM. Each lesson blends theory with real-world application, enabling learners to connect HR principles with organizational strategy. Learners will benefit from step-by-step lessons, practice quizzes, and graded assessments that reinforce understanding while building practical skills in recruitment, diversity management, career planning, rewards, and labor relations. The course emphasizes intellectual capital and global adaptability, equipping learners with the tools to thrive in both small firms and multinational organizations. What makes this course unique is its modular, lifecycle-based design that mirrors the end-to-end HR function—from hiring to global workforce management—making it an ideal starting point for aspiring HR professionals and entrepreneurs.
Board Infinity
Prepare for SnowPro Core Exam: Architecture & SQL
"Prepare for SnowPro Core Exam: Architecture & SQL" is a comprehensive course meticulously crafted to guide learners through the essentials of Snowflake, preparing them for the SnowPro Core Exam. Spanning three modules, the course begins with the fundamentals of Snowflake, exploring its architecture, data loading, and modeling. The second module delves into operational and management aspects, including account management, performance optimization, and security. The final module focuses on advanced features and analytics, integrations, and provides insights into best practices and real-world case studies. It also includes a detailed overview of the SnowPro Core exam, with study tips and strategies. This course is tailored for data professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of Snowflake and aiming to clear the SnowPro Core exam. Module 1: Snowflake Fundamentals provides a thorough introduction to Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehousing solution renowned for its unique architecture and capabilities. This module covers the basics of Snowflake, including its architecture, key features, and various editions available across cloud platforms. It also offers an overview of the Snowflake user interface. You'll learn about data loading and unloading methods, best practices, and data transformation techniques. Furthermore, the module delves into data modeling in Snowflake, exploring storage, clustering, schema implementation, and data warehousing concepts. This module is essential for those looking to understand and utilize Snowflake for efficient data management and analytics. "Module 2: Snowflake Operations and Management" advances into more intricate aspects of managing and optimizing Snowflake environments. This module begins by exploring account management, including user roles, security, resource monitoring, and cost management for storage and compute resources. It then shifts focus to performance optimization, covering query performance analysis, optimization strategies, caching, materialized views, and tuning techniques. Additionally, the module thoroughly addresses Snowflake's security and compliance features, including data encryption, masking, governance, auditing, and monitoring. This module is vital for users seeking to effectively manage, optimize, and secure their Snowflake environments. "Module 3: Advanced Features and Analytics in Snowflake" dives deep into the sophisticated aspects of SQL and analytics within Snowflake. This module explores advanced SQL functions, analytic and window functions, and the unique features of time travel and zero-copy cloning. It also covers working with semi-structured data like JSON and XML. Additionally, the module examines Snowflake's integration capabilities with BI tools, data integration tools, and API integration for custom applications. Furthermore, it includes best practices, common challenges, real-world case studies, and preparation for the SnowPro Core Exam. This course is designed for data professionals, including analysts, engineers, and architects, seeking a comprehensive understanding of Snowflake's platform and aspiring to clear the SnowPro Core Exam. It's ideal for those focused on mastering data warehousing, analytics, and management in Snowflake. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Snowflake Inc or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of Snowflake Inc.. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.