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Adaptability and Resiliency (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/adaptability-and-resiliency

To survive in today’s constantly changing business landscape requires being comfortable in uncertainty. Adaptability is what allows people and businesses to solve problems, overcome challenges and move back from the edge of attrition to the more stable ground of relevance. Adaptability is everything. — Jeff Boss, Forbes Adaptability refers to your ability change your actions, course, or approach in order to suit different conditions or environments. Adaptability implies a sense of personal cho

Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/seo-tactics

Discover the content marketing and social media ecosystems and how these interconnected channels drive search results to a website. Leverage content marketing and social media as part of your SEO strategy, and how to use influence marketing to establish a website’s authority.

Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/analytical-solutions-common-healthcare-problems

In this course, we’re going to go over analytical solutions to common healthcare problems. I will review these business problems and you’ll build out various data structures to organize your data. We’ll then explore ways to group data and categorize medical codes into analytical categories. You will then be able to extract, transform, and load data into data structures required for solving medical problems and be able to also harmonize data from multiple sources. Finally, you will create a data

Animation with JavaScript and jQuery (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/animation-javascript-jquery

With the general introduction of JavaScript in the first course, this course will focus on JavaScript libraries, specifically jQuery. The scripts will be geared toward Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation. Learners will describe the top JavaScript libraries and differentiate which would work best to implement and accelerate development of web page animation. Course objectives include being introduced to the end product of the course – a landing page style website using jQuery elements to ma

Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/annual-campaigns

In this comprehensive overview of annual giving programs, you’ll gain an introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of annual giving as well as the various solicitation channels and donor types. Learn how to write a direct mail appeal, craft an impactful email appeal, and develop a script for phone solicitation. You’ll learn how to build a leadership annual giving portfolio and maximize the impact of memberships and events in annual campaigns. You’ll complete the course with the knowledg

Beer Quality (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/beer-quality-1

Offered by University of California, Davis. Brew Great Beer Every Time. In-depth look on quality beer that covers foam performance, the ...

Beer Quality: Flavor (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/beer-quality-flavor

In this second course of the Beer Quality Series, you will learn about factors influencing the perception of flavor and the molecules that influence flavor. We also review methods of evaluating and measuring flavor, as well as methods of modifying flavor. In addition, you will learn about how to address individual quality issues from the standpoint of: the basic underpinning science, the practicalities of the issue pertaining to brewing and its associated activities, quality assurance and quali

Beer Quality: Foam (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/beer-quality-foam

As it is one of the most distinctive qualities of beer, achieving the perfect foam is a precise art. In this course, you’ll learn how foam affects the quality of beer. Designed for brewers of all skill levels, this online course is part of a comprehensive series where "The Pope of Foam”, Charlie Bamforth, guides you through the key markers of beer quality: flavor, foam, color/clarity, freshness and quality systems. Through a series of riveting lectures, you will discover the science behind foam

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/big-data-ai-ethics

This course gives you context and first-hand experience with the two major catalyzers of the computational science revolution: big data and artificial intelligence. With more than 99% of all mediated information in digital format and with 98% of the world population using digital technology, humanity produces an impressive digital footprint. In theory, this provides unprecedented opportunities to understand and shape society. In practice, the only way this information deluge can be processed is

Building Basic English Skills A1/A2 (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/english-for-beginners

Offered by University of California, Davis. Learn Basic English Skills. Build confidence in improving your basic English skills.

Chemical Hazards and Process Safety (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/chemical-hazards-and-process-safety

Offered by University of California, Davis. Chemical Process Safety Fundamentals . Process safety experience for engineers, particularly ...

Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/chemical-hazards-toxicology-and-reactivity

This course aims to provide process safety experience for engineers, particularly relevant to chemical engineering but applicable to any field involving process operations. This course introduces you to the important, practical, value-added skills and information that will aid your career, or preparation for a career, in chemical process engineering. These skills include improving your ability to identify and quantify toxic chemical hazards and be able to identify and mitigate scenarios where re

Coaching Conversations (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/coaching-conversations

Throughout the Coaching Skills for Managers specialization, we’ve discussed many topics for improving coaching conversations with our employees. It is now time to put all of that theory and discussion into practice and examine great examples of common coaching conversations! Note: This course builds on all previous courses in the Coaching Skills for Managers specialization. It is highly recommended that students complete or be familiar with the topics covered in those courses before taking this

Coaching Practices (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/coaching-practices

In order for coaching to be most effective, it’s important that there is strong culture of coaching and accountability which you will learn how to incorporate into your one-on-one meetings in this course. We’ll discuss strategies in coaching great employees who are highly motivated, consistent performers, and poor performers. We’ll explore specific tools, such as a coaching agenda, you can employ immediately in your coaching conversations. You will learn how to use the "Coaching Algebra" te

Coaching Skills for Managers (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/coaching-skills-manager

Offered by University of California, Davis. Become a More Effective Manager. Learn proven techniques to coach your people to higher performance.

Computational Social Science (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/computational-social-science-ucdavis

Offered by University of California, Davis.

Computational Social Science Capstone Project (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/css-capstone

CONGRATULATIONS! Not only did you accomplish to finish our intellectual tour de force, but, by now, you also already have all required skills to execute a comprehensive multi-method workflow of computational social science. We will put these skills to work in this final integrative lab, where we are bringing it all together. We scrape data from a social media site (drawing on the skills obtained in the 1st course of this specialization). We then analyze the collected data by visualizing the resu

Computational Social Science Methods (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/computational-social-science-methods

This course gives you an overview of the current opportunities and the omnipresent reach of computational social science. The results are all around us, every day, reaching from the services provided by the world’s most valuable companies, over the hidden influence of governmental agencies, to the power of social and political movements. All of them study human behavior in order to shape it. In short, all of them do social science by computational means. In this course we answer three questions

Computer Simulations (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/computer-simulations

Big data and artificial intelligence get most of the press about computational social science, but maybe the most complex aspect of it refers to using computational tools to explore and develop social science theory. This course shows how computer simulations are being used to explore the realm of what is theoretically possible. Computer simulations allow us to study why societies are the way they are, and to dream about the world we would like to live in. This can be as intuitive as playing a v

Continuous Integration (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/continuous-integration

In today's world, software development is highly complex and often has large teams of developers working on small pieces of a larger software project. This course will go over the basic principles of using a continuous integration system effectively to constantly improve software. We're going to describe the different stations of continuous test, build, integration and deploy processes required for DevOps practices and apply best practices for quality software management, and tooling to accompli

Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dataviz-dashboards

Leveraging the visualizations you created in the previous course, Visual Analytics with Tableau, you will create dashboards that help you identify the story within your data, and you will discover how to use Storypoints to create a powerful story to leave a lasting impression with your audience. You will balance the goals of your stakeholders with the needs of your end-users, and be able to structure and organize your story for maximum impact. Throughout the course you will apply more advanced

Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/critical-thinking-skills-for-professionals

Have you ever tried to find a solution to a problem only to realize you’ve been focusing on the wrong problem from the very beginning? Or you’ve proposed a solution only to have it shut down by your boss or coworkers? How stressful and defeating is that? With massive changes in our world that seem to create the most difficult of circumstances, both personally and professionally, your skills as a critical thinker and problem solver need to be further developed now more than ever. By the end of

Cross-Cultural Communication and Management (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/cross-cultural-communication-management

Communication is much more than the words you say. And cultural communication is much more than just the language you speak. What you say is never interpreted exactly as you meant it and what you hear is never what was meant by what was said. When you mix in the differences of how different cultures draw lines between social interactions and work interactions, give and receive feedback, and engage in and resolve conflict, the barrier to understanding can feel impossible to overcome. You will lea

Data Manipulation in JavaScript (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/javascript-data-manipulation

This course builds on the skills from the previous course and goes further into managing and manipulating data with JavaScript. You will learn methods for validating and handling data provided by users or coming from an external data source. This course includes a challenge in the form of a seat reservation system, as well as a project that pulls data in from an external data source. The course objectives include validation basics in JavaScript and jQuery; jQuery form validation plugin features

Data Visualization with Tableau (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/data-visualization

Offered by University of California, Davis. Visualize Business Data with Tableau. Create powerful business intelligence reports

Data Visualization with Tableau Project (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dataviz-project

In this project-based course, you will follow your own interests to create a portfolio worthy single-frame viz or multi-frame data story that will be shared on Tableau Public. You will use all the skills taught in this Specialization to complete this project step-by-step, with guidance from your instructors along the way. You will first create a project proposal to identify your goals for the project, including the question you wish to answer or explore with data. You will then find data that wi

Data Wrangling, Analysis and AB Testing with SQL (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-wrangling-analysis-abtesting

This course allows you to apply the SQL skills taught in “SQL for Data Science” to four increasingly complex and authentic data science inquiry case studies. We'll learn how to convert timestamps of all types to common formats and perform date/time calculations. We'll select and perform the optimal JOIN for a data science inquiry and clean data within an analysis dataset by deduping, running quality checks, backfilling, and handling nulls. We'll learn how to segment and analyze data per segment

Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/design-coaching-strategy

In order to be an effective manager in increasingly fast-paced and complex organizational environments, coaching skills to develop and get the best work out of employees has become essential. Throughout the Coaching Skills for Managers specialization, we’ve discussed many topics for improving coaching conversations with our employees. It is now time to put all of that theory and discussion into practice as you solidify your coaching philosophy, develop your coaching practice and agendas, and dem

DevOps Culture and Mindset (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/devops-culture-and-mindset

This course gives you the basic foundational principles of DevOps with a particular focus on culture and the DevOps mindset. We’ll learn about how DevOps is grounded in lean principles, and how it can help improve collaboration between developers and operations team members. We'll learn about ideas regarding systems thinking, feedback loops, continuous improvement, loosely coupled architecture and teams, managing risk, and dealing with unplanned work. We’ll learn about strategies to manage work,

Digital Technology and Social Change (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/digital-technology-and-social-change

Offered by University of California, Davis. How Digital Technology Transforms Our Lives. Conceptual understanding of how digital ...

Distributed Computing with Spark SQL (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/spark-sql

This course is all about big data. It’s for students with SQL experience that want to take the next step on their data journey by learning distributed computing using Apache Spark. Students will gain a thorough understanding of this open-source standard for working with large datasets. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of data analysis using SQL on Spark, setting the foundation for how to combine data with advanced analytics at scale and in production environments. The four

Emotional and Social Intelligence (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/emotional-and-social-intelligence

"We are wired to connect. Neuroscience has discovered that our brains very design makes it sociable, inexorably drawn into an intimate brain to brain linkup whenever we engage with another person." Daniel Goleman – Prologue – Social Intelligence Emotional and Social Intelligence (ESI) is defined as a set of competencies demonstrating the ability one has to recognize their behaviors, moods, and impulses, and to manage them best according to the situation. This course will give you the tools you

Equine Welfare and Management (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/equine

This unique course was developed by veterinarians at the world-renowned University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The course will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms” of animal welfare. We’ll explore equine physiology, behavior and basic needs including housing, nutrition, hygiene and disease management. You’ll learn how to perform basic tasks to assess the overall condition of the horse and identify problem areas. We’ll

Essential Design Principles for Tableau (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dataviz-design

In this course, you will analyze and apply essential design principles to your Tableau visualizations. This course assumes you understand the tools within Tableau and have some knowledge of the fundamental concepts of data visualization. You will define and examine the similarities and differences of exploratory and explanatory analysis as well as begin to ask the right questions about what’s needed in a visualization. You will assess how data and design work together, including how to choose th

Essentials of Sensory Science (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/essentials-of-sensory-science

Offered by University of California, Davis. Gain Skills in the Field of Sensory Science. Explore how to use human senses to evaluate a wide ...

Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/exploiting-securing-vulnerabilities-java-applications

In this course, we will wear many hats. With our Attacker Hats on, we will exploit Injection issues that allow us to steal data, exploit Cross Site Scripting issues to compromise a users browser, break authentication to gain access to data and functionality reserved for the ‘Admins’, and even exploit vulnerable components to run our code on a remote server and access some secrets. We will also wear Defender Hats. We will dive deep in the code to fix the root cause of these issues and discuss var

Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/fire-and-explosion-hazards-analysis

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of process safety and risk analysis with our comprehensive course tailored for chemical engineers. Delve deep into the intricate world of fire and explosion hazards, where you'll apply a systematic approach for estimating damages caused by explosions. Our course doesn't stop there; it empowers you with crucial strategies to prevent and effectively manage these hazards, safeguarding both assets and lives. You will gain invaluable insights into id

Foundations of Sensory Science (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/foundations-of-sensory-science

Offered by University of California, Davis. Gain Skills in the Field of Sensory Science. Explore how to use human senses to evaluate a wide ...

Fundamentals of GIS (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/gis

Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally integrated electronic software packages of today. You will install ArcGIS on your computer and learn how to use online help to answer technical questions. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap. Learn the fo

Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-visualization-tableau

In this first course of this specialization, you will discover what data visualization is, and how we can use it to better see and understand data. Using Tableau, we’ll examine the fundamental concepts of data visualization and explore the Tableau interface, identifying and applying the various tools Tableau has to offer. By the end of the course you will be able to prepare and import data into Tableau and explain the relationship between data analytics and data visualization. This course is des

Fundraising and Development (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/fundraising-development

Offered by University of California, Davis. A Career That Makes a Difference. Connecting donors to their passions.

Fundraising and Development Foundations (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundraising-development

In this course, you will gain an introduction to the basic terminology and concepts in the field, along with an overview of the development cycle from identification and cultivation through stewardship and recognition. You will learn how to develop a case for support, identify and assess prospective donors, match a donor’s interests and needs with your organization’s mission and goals, recognize planned giving benefits to your donors, structure a successful solicitation, and respond to ethical d

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/gis

Offered by University of California, Davis. Map Your World With GIS. Explore the tools, concepts, and terminology of spatial analysis and ...

Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/geospatial-analysis

Apply your GIS knowledge in this course on geospatial analysis, focusing on analysis tools, 3D data, working with rasters, projections, and environment variables. Through all four weeks of this course, we'll work through a project together - something unique to this course - from project conception, through data retrieval, initial data management and processing, and finally to our analysis products. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of geospatial and environmental analysis during f

GIS Applications Across Industries (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/gis-applications-across-industries

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is becoming an essential business skill across a variety of different disciplines. In this course, you will explore how GIS skills are commonly applied and used in a variety of industries focusing specifically on: environmental studies, public health, emergency management, and business development. You will be empowered to conduct GIS-based analyses that are commonly used in these areas and benefit from how each industry uses GIS to tackle common analysis nee

GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/gis-data

In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn about data models and formats, including a full understanding of vector data and raster concepts. You will also learn about the implications of a data’s scale and how to load layers from web services. Week 2: Create a vector data model by using vector at

Google SEO Capstone Project (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/seo-project

SEO is a dynamic and growing career field that demands knowledge and skills in a variety of website optimization strategies and tactics in order to be successful. This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in SEO including the different elements comprising a website optimization client report, and arm you with skills you need to develop a tactical approach to SEO. Whether you have successfully completed the other courses in the Search Engine Optimization specialization or a

Google SEO Fundamentals (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/seo-fundamentals

Gain an understanding of search engine algorithms and how they affect organic search results and websites. Building on this knowledge, you’ll learn the key elements for creating an effective SEO strategy, including how to select keywords and perform keyword research; consumer psychology and search behavior; and how to conduct on-page SEO analysis to identify opportunities to improve a website’s search optimization.

Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/healthcare-information-literacy-data-analytics

Offered by University of California, Davis. Launch Your Data Science Career in Healthcare. Transfer your data analysis skills to the complex ...

Healthcare Data Literacy (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/healthcare-data-literacy

This course will help lay the foundation of your healthcare data journey and provide you with knowledge and skills necessary to work in the healthcare industry as a data scientist. Healthcare is unique because it is associated with continually evolving and complex processes associated with health management and medical care. We'll learn about the many facets to consider in healthcare and determine the value and growing need for data analysts in healthcare. We'll learn about the Triple Aim and ot