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Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback) (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/feedback-it

Questo corso vi insegna i semplici principi che usano i manager esperti per migliorare e motivare le prestazioni dei dipendenti. Non dovete mai evitare di dire a un dipendente "la verità" di nuovo, perché le sette tecniche che insegnamo non metteranno i dipendenti alla difensiva né li spaventeranno. Come manager, o se volete diventarlo, imparerete nello specifico cos'è un feedback, come il feedback negativo pesa di più di quello positivo e come il feedback positivo può migliorare comportamenti c

Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/boulder-data-structures-algorithms

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder.

FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/capstone-fpga-design

This course will give you hands-on FPGA design experience that uses all the concepts and skills you have developed up to now. You will need to purchase a DE10-Lite development kit. You will setup and test the MAX10 DE10-Lite board using the FPGA design tool Quartus Prime and the System Builder. You will: Design and test a Binary Coded Decimal Adder. Design and test a PWM Circuit, with verification by simulation. Design and test an ADC circuit, using Quartus Prime built-in tools to verify

FPGA Design for Embedded Systems (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/fpga-design

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Decode the Secrets of the FPGA in Embedded Systems. Enhance career opportunities and build better ...

FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/fpga-softcore-proccessors-ip

This course will introduce you to all aspects of development of Soft Processors and Intellectual Property (IP) in FPGA design. You will learn the extent of Soft Processor types and capabilities, how to make your own Soft Processor in and FPGA, including how to design the hardware and the software for a Soft Processor. You will learn how to add IP blocks and custom instructions to your Soft Processor. After the Soft Processor is made, you learn how to verify the design using simulation and an

Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/frozen-in-the-ice

Why would hundreds of scientists from around the world intentionally freeze a ship in Arctic sea ice for an entire year, braving subzero temperatures and months of polar darkness? This may sound like a fictional adventure movie plot, but from September 2019 through October 2020, the MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) Arctic research expedition did just this. In this course, you’ll hear directly from MOSAiC scientists and Arctic experts as they descr

Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/macroscopic-microscopic-thermodynamics

Course 1 first explores the basics of both macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics from a postulatory point of view. In this view, the meaning of temperature, thermodynamic pressure and chemical potential are especially clear and easy to understand. In addition , the development of the Fundamental Relation and its various transformations leads to a clear path to property relations and to the concept of ensembles needed to understand the relationship between atomic and molecular structural pro

Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/software-architecture-for-big-data-fundamentals

The course is intended for individuals looking to understand the basics of software engineering as they relate to building large software systems that leverage big data. You will be introduced to software engineering concepts necessary to build and scale large, data intensive, distributed systems. Starting with software engineering best practices and loosely coupled, highly cohesive data microservices, the course takes you through the evolution of a distributed system over time. This course can

Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/generalized-linear-models-and-nonparametric-regression

In the final course of the statistical modeling for data science program, learners will study a broad set of more advanced statistical modeling tools. Such tools will include generalized linear models (GLMs), which will provide an introduction to classification (through logistic regression); nonparametric modeling, including kernel estimators, smoothing splines; and semi-parametric generalized additive models (GAMs). Emphasis will be placed on a firm conceptual understanding of these tools. Atte

Giving Helpful Feedback (Coursera)

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

This course teaches you the simple principles expert managers use to improve and motivate employee performance. You’ll never have to avoid telling an employee “the truth” again, because the seven techniques we teach will not make employees defensive or afraid. As a manager, or someone who would like to be a manager, you’ll also learn specifically what feedback is, how negative feedback is weighed more heavily than positive, and how positive feedback can super-charge behaviors such as creativity

Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/global-perspectives-of-dei-in-the-workplace

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Start Your DEI Journey for a Global Environment. Learn How to implement DEI strategies in your ...

Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/graphic-design-elements-non-designers

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder.

Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/graphic-elements-design

Examining and exploring the various types of images and graphic elements will be the focus of this course. We will start with color theory to distinguish between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options and their usages. Then we will review the various types of images used in both print and digital design projects. Finally we will look at logo designs to determine what makes for the best images and graphic elements for corporate branding and imaging.

Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome (Coursera)

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

Imagine if there were an organ in your body that weighed as much as your brain, that affected your health, your weight, and even your behavior. Wouldn’t you want to know more about it? There is such an organ — the collection of microbes in and on your body, your human microbiome.

Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/fpga-hardware-description-languages

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5361, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Hardware Description Languages for Logic Design enables students to design circuits using VHDL and Verilog, the most widespread design methods for FPGA Design. It uses natural learning processes to make learning the languages easy. Simple first examples are presented, then language rules and syntax, followed by more complex examples, and then finally use of

Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/health-society-and-wellness-in-covid-19-times

You may be encountering a world unlike any other generation. The public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a context of pervasive uncertainty, heightened anxiety, and social isolation that overlaps with a critical time of your own learning and development. The COVID-19 pandemic also has exacerbated long-standing inequalities and disparities, and recent events in the United States have laid bare historical and current realities of racism and systemic oppression. These challenges m

Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/aging-research-cannabis-cbd-thc

This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging. You'll learn how inflammation and the microbiome may be related to the disorders discussed in class, and how cannabis may influence these disorders through modulating inflammation. We'll describe the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and exercise, and how cannabinoids may affect

History of Medical Cannabis (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/history-medical-cannabis-cbd-thc

This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate rese

How Do We Manage Climate Change? (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/how-do-we-manage-climate-change

In this course, learners will identify the types of actions that we can pursue to address climate change. These actions fall into two broad categories: 1) mitigation, which refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sinks, and 2) adaptation, which refers to our preparations for climate impacts. We will explore the technologies, programs, and policies related to both mitigation and adaptation. Learners should leave the course with an improved ability to identify and ev

Ideal Gases (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/ideal-gases

Course 3 of Statistical Thermodynamics, Ideal Gases, explores the behavior of systems when intermolecular forces are not important. This done by evaluating the appropriate partition functions for translational, rotational, vibrational and/or electronic motion. We start with pure ideal gases including monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic species. We then discuss both non-reacting and reacting ideal gas mixtures as both have many industrial applications. Computational methods for calculating equili

Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/implementacin-de-actividades-phet-para-la-educacin-stem

PhET Interactive Simulations (https://phet.colorado.edu/es), un proyecto de la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, ofrece simulaciones científicas y matemáticas divertidas, gratuitas, interactivas y basadas en la investigación para su uso en la educación primaria, secundaria y superior. Probamos y evaluamos exhaustivamente cada simulación para garantizar la eficacia educativa. Todas las simulaciones son de código abierto y gratuitas para todos los estudiantes y profesores. En este curso, aprenderá

Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/implementation-of-phet-activities-for-stem-education

PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu/ ), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers. In this course, you will learn how to effectively design and implement a Teacher Gu

Industrial IoT Markets and Security (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/industrial-iot-markets-security

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5385, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Developing tomorrow's industrial infrastructure is a significant challenge. This course goes beyond the hype of consumer IoT to emphasize a much greater space for potential embedded system applications and growth: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as Industry 4.0. Cisco’s CEO stated: “IoT overall is a $19 Trillion market. IIoT is a significa

Input Filter Design (Coursera)

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

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5707, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is Course #3 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics course sequence. After completion of this course, you will gain an understanding of issues related to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), the need for input filters and the effects input filters may have on converter responses. You will be able to design

Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/integral-calculus-and-numerical-analysis-for-data-science

Are you interested in Data Science but lack the math background for it? Has math always been a tough subject that you tend to avoid? This course will provide an intuitive understanding of foundational integral calculus, including integration by parts, area under a curve, and integral computation. It will also cover root-finding methods, matrix decomposition, and partial derivatives. This course is designed to prepare learners to successfully complete Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applic

International Business (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/international-business

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Become a Global Business Manager. Master international business strategies and methods for global ...

International Business Context (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-context

This course on the context of international business provides an overview of the environments in which international business has existed in the past and how it operates in the present. First, the theory and history of international trade and the place of business in global trade are summarized. Next, the parallel topic of globalization and its impact on international business is reviewed. Then, the varied political, economic, and ethical environments in which international business must operate

International Business Operations (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-operations

This course provides learners with a solid foundation in international supply, logistics, and foreign currency exchange. Foreign exchange is included in this course since it plays such an important role in planning and executing international operations. The first half of the course reviews critical roles that supply chain management, sourcing, logistics, and transportation play in contemporary global business. In the second half, the focus shifts to foreign currency exchange risks and methods f

International Business Venturing Abroad (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-venturing-abroad

This course reviews and evaluates the many ways that businesses can engage in international commerce. First presented are the three decisions that any business needs to make to go global, including a model for country selection. Next, modes of exporting and importing are discussed, followed by a review of contract modes of entry such as licensing and franchising, and then foreign direct investment strategies such as joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. The course concludes with a personal

Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/mind-machine-perspectives

In this course, we will explore how individual problem solving, judgment, and decision making can be influenced by interpersonal and developmental factors.

Intro to the Arctic (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-to-the-arctic

In this course you will first learn about the Arctic as a geographic region, the peoples the Arctic, and the long history of Arctic settlement and exploration. Attention then turns to key features of the Arctic environment – its climate and weather, features of the ocean, sea ice, lands and the Greenland Ice Sheet, and some of the rapid changes being observed. Learning Objectives: Appreciate the long history of the Arctic and its peoples. Recognize and recall the physical geography of the Arcti

Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduccion-a-las-simulaciones-phet-para-la-educacion-stem

PhET Interactive Simulations (https://phet.colorado.edu/es), un proyecto de la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, ofrece simulaciones científicas y matemáticas divertidas, gratuitas, interactivas y basadas en la investigación para su uso en la educación primaria, secundaria y superior. Probamos y evaluamos exhaustivamente cada simulación para garantizar la eficacia educativa. Todas las simulaciones son de código abierto y gratuitas para todos los estudiantes y profesores. En este curso, aprenderá

Introduction to battery-management systems (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/battery-management-systems

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5730, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course will provide you with a firm foundation in lithium-ion cell terminology and function and in battery-management-system requirements as needed by the remainder of the specialization. After completing this course, you will be able to: - List the major functions provided by a battery-management system and state their purpose - Match battery terminology

Introduction to Data Analytics for Business (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-analytics-business

This course will expose you to the data analytics practices executed in the business world. We will explore such key areas as the analytical process, how data is created, stored, accessed, and how the organization works with data and creates the environment in which analytics can flourish. What you learn in this course will give you a strong foundation in all the areas that support analytics and will help you to better position yourself for success within your organization. You’ll develop skill

Introduction to Deep Learning (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-deep-learning-boulder

Deep Learning is the go-to technique for many applications, from natural language processing to biomedical. Deep learning can handle many different types of data such as images, texts, voice/sound, graphs and so on. This course will cover the basics of DL including how to build and train multilayer perceptron, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), autoencoders (AE) and generative adversarial networks (GANs). The course includes several hands-on projects, includi

Introduction to Digital Advertising (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-digital-advertising

The digital advertising landscape is complex. There are many different types of ads, including: display, video, audio, sponsored, native, social media and search. Consumer data and the ad tech that action on that data are both ubiquitous and complicated. As a result the sheer number of options available to digital marketers is hard to comprehend and manage. This course covers the major forms of digital advertising, from basic display ads to search to cutting-edge programmatic advertising concept

Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-embedded-systems

Welcome to the Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments. This course is focused on giving you real world coding experience and hands on project work with ARM based Microcontrollers. You will learn how to implement software configuration management and develop embedded software applications. Course assignments include creating a build system using the GNU Toolchain GCC, using Git version control, and developing software in Linux on a Virtual Machine. The course concl

Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-fpga-design-embedded-systems

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5360, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Programmable Logic has become more and more common as a core technology used to build electronic systems. By integrating soft-core or hardcore processors, these devices have become complete systems on a chip, steadily displacing general purpose processors and ASICs. In particular, high performance systems are now almost always implemented with FPGAs. This

Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-high-performance-computing

This course introduces the fundamentals of high-performance and parallel computing. It is targeted to scientists, engineers, scholars, really everyone seeking to develop the software skills necessary for work in parallel software environments. These skills include big-data analysis, machine learning, parallel programming, and optimization. We will cover the basics of Linux environments and bash scripting all the way to high throughput computing and parallelizing code. We recommend you are famili

Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-machine-learning-supervised-learning

In this course, you’ll be learning various supervised ML algorithms and prediction tasks applied to different data. You’ll learn when to use which model and why, and how to improve the model performances. We will cover models such as linear and logistic regression, KNN, Decision trees and ensembling methods such as Random Forest and Boosting, kernel methods such as SVM. Prior coding or scripting knowledge is required. We will be utilizing Python extensively throughout the course. In this course

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-phet-simulations-for-stem-education

PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu/ ), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers. In this course, you will learn how to access and share PhET simulations with your s

Introduction to Power Electronics (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/power-electronics

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course introduces the basic concepts of switched-mode converter circuits for controlling and converting electrical power with high efficiency. Principles of converter circuit analysis are introduced, and are developed for finding the steady state voltages, current, and efficiency of power converters. Assignments include simulation of a dc-dc converter, an

Introduction to Public Relations and the Media (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-public-relations-and-the-media

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch Your Career in Public Relations. Learn strategies and tools to gain mastery in the field ...

Introduction to Python Functions (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-python-functions

How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experience but want to use Python as a tool to play with data. In the second course, Introduction to Python Functions, you are going to learn and use functions predefined in Python and Python packages, you also are able to define functions as well. You will create and use functions to

Introduction to Python Fundamentals (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-python-fundamentals

How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experience but want to use Python as a tool to play with data. The first course will introduce you to programming languages, with Python as an example. You are going to learn how to use variables and operators, as well as input/output and flow controls to build simple Python programs.

Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming-tidyverse

This course is a gentle introduction to programming in R designed for 3 types of learners. It will be right for you, if: • you want to do data analysis but don’t know programming • you know programming but aren’t familiar with R • you know some R programming but want to learn the tidyverse verbs You will learn to do data visualization and analysis in a reproducible manner and use functions that allow your code to be easily read and understood. You will use RMarkdown to create nice do

Introduction to Robotics with Webots (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-robotics-webots

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch Your Career in Robotics. . Implement a Complete Mobile Manipulation Pipeline in The Webots ...

Introduction to Systems Engineering (CourseraSpecs)

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-systems-engineering

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. The design process every engineer should know. Master strategies to design, realize, and manage ...

Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/spacecraft-dynamics-kinematics

The movement of bodies in space (like spacecraft, satellites, and space stations) must be predicted and controlled with precision in order to ensure safety and efficacy. Kinematics is a field that develops descriptions and predictions of the motion of these bodies in 3D space. This course in Kinematics covers four major topic areas: an introduction to particle kinematics, a deep dive into rigid body kinematics in two parts (starting with classic descriptions of motion using the directional cosin

Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion (Coursera)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/spacecraft-dynamics-kinetics

As they tumble through space, objects like spacecraft move in dynamical ways. Understanding and predicting the equations that represent that motion is critical to the safety and efficacy of spacecraft mission development. Kinetics: Modeling the Motions of Spacecraft trains your skills in topics like rigid body angular momentum and kinetic energy expression shown in a coordinate frame agnostic manner, single and dual rigid body systems tumbling without the forces of external torque, how different