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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Search Engine Marketing, Working Capital, Operations Management, Business Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Macquarie University

      Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Data Security, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Verification And Validation, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, New Product Development, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Unsupervised Learning, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Simplilearn

      Introduction Course to Autoencoders, VAEs, and GANs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      M.A. Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Data Collection, Health Disparities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Presentations, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Governance

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Michigan

      Master of Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Experimentation, PySpark, Interactive Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Network Analysis, Deep Learning, Cloud Services, Linear Algebra, Natural Language Processing, JSON, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Qualitative Research, Statistical Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Simplilearn

      Data Analytics Course with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, ChatGPT, Forecasting, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Applied Cryptography & Information Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Infrastructure, Data Security, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Attention Mechanisms and Transformer Models Course

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Foundations of Generative AI Models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Deep Learning, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      AI for Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Huddersfield

      BSc Data Science

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    • Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction Course to Autoencoders, VAEs, and GANs: Simplilearn
    • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Master of Applied Data Science: University of Michigan
    • Data Analytics Course with Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • Applied Cryptography & Information Security: Macquarie University
    • Attention Mechanisms and Transformer Models Course: Simplilearn
    • Foundations of Generative AI Models: Simplilearn

    Frequently Asked Questions about World History

    By learning about world history, you will gain insight into how countries and cultures have evolved over time. You can then use this knowledge to make predictions on how the world will continue to change and how best to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Learning about history can also deepen your appreciation for humanity's past accomplishments and help you understand your own cultural roots.‎

    Learning about world history can prepare you for a career as a historical consultant, archivist, historical author, journalist, or professor. Historical consultants use their research skills and in-depth knowledge of past events to offer guidance and information to clients. Their clients may include artists, businesses, and people who are researching their own lineage. Archivists are responsible for researching, storing, and displaying artifacts and historical documents. These professionals often work in museums, libraries, or other facilities that collect and maintain historical records. Historical authors research historical events and present them as clear narratives. Authors aim to give readers unique insights and fresh perspectives on the past or argue in favor of a particular viewpoint. Journalists are tasked with reporting on recent events; however, a strong understanding of history allows them to put newer events into clearer context for audiences. Professors pass on their knowledge to students in colleges and universities. Professors may specialize in the history of a particular region or a specific time period.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you learn about broad time periods in history or specific events. Some courses focus on consequential events, such as the French Revolution and the Holocaust. Others look at the long-term evolution of regions such as Egypt, Israel, and the American South. You can also find lessons that focus on historical shifts in art, war, politics, and language.‎

    Online World History courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new World History skills. Choose from a wide range of World History courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in World History, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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