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University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Big Data, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Airflow, Data Migration, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Lakes, AI Enablement, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Logistic Regression, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months