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Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

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Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop is a beginner-level online course offered by Coursera in collaboration with IBM. The course, which can be covered in about 13 hours, will guide and introduce the learners to Big data with Spark and Hadoop.   Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop Certification Course is part of two different programmes or specializations offered by IBM, namely, IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate and NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations Specialization. 

Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop Training, provided by Coursera, will help the learners to learn Big Data with Hadoop, the implication of Big Data in Big Data Analytics, Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs), and many more. Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop Certification by Coursera demands from the learners 7 weeks of study which means the learners will have to dedicate 1-2 hours per week. The course will provide the candidates with an insight into the  Big Data processing tools and their features, limitations, benefits, and applications. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Big Data Knowledge of Apache Spark

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Coursera
Certificate

Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) is a 45-hour long online certification programme offered by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).  The intermediate-level course will provide you with a sheer glance into functional programming.  Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Certification Course will guide the learners on various aspects of functional programming, the elements of the functional programming style, Scala, and the like. 

The learners of the Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Training should have a minimum of one year of programming experience. Likewise, the knowledge and experience in the programming languages of  JavaC#Ruby,  C/C++, Python, or Javascript are also highly recommended for the ideal candidates for the programme.  Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Certification by Coursera, offered by Coursera, is open to the global learning community as they can learn it in the languages Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Serbian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Russian, Turkish, English and  Spanish using the subtitles. Through the scala programming course, the learners will also be equipped with practical exposure through hands-on functional programming examples. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills

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Bocconi University, Milan via Coursera
Certificate

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

Sustainable development is progress and development without compromising the needs of future generations. Corporate sustainability is the major thing that must be adopted by all businesses for greater development along with protecting the environment. As we are heading towards a developed society, we are using the resources without keeping an eye on their renewability. The course on Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity is an initiative by Bocconi for making people understand the importance of corporate sustainability. 

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity training is delivered by the experts from Bocconi through an online medium. The course aims for overall development by informing candidates about the UN agenda of sustainable development in 2030. It shall further assist the candidates with the strategies adopted for corporate sustainability. The candidates shall receive Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity certification by Coursera at the end of the course. 

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6 Weeks
Free

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IESE Business School via Coursera
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Strategy and Sustainability

Business strategies and sustainability are not such concepts that are believed to be taken into practice together. But in the lieu of time, it is important to make and implement such strategies that shall also be in favor of the environment. The strategies implemented in the organizations should include the concept of sustainability for the greener development of the company. The concept of sustainability and strategy making is gradually becoming part of every organization. The course on Strategy and Sustainability is an initiative by IESE, Business School University of Navarra, and Coursera. This is based on Rosenberg’s published book by Palgrave. 

Strategy and Sustainability training closely discuss the complexity of issues and the need for an hour to practice sustainable development for a better tomorrow. It is a thought-provoking course that shall expose students to the critical situation of mother earth and the strategies for business. This is a self-paced online course of 6 weeks available on the Coursera portal. The learners who opt for the certificate course will receive Strategy and Sustainability certification by the IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and Coursera at the end of the course. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Transmedia Storytelling Narrative Worlds Emerging Technologies and Global Audiences

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Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

Transmedia storytelling is the concept of creating and designing stories for the purpose of advertising, marketing, and the entertainment industry. A creative story helps the companies to increase sales and reliability among the potential customers. With the advancement in technology the ways of promoting a product or reaching the customers are becoming easier. The Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences is the initiative by the UNSW Sydney for the candidates who wish to grasp the effective skills of transmedia storytelling. 

Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences training are available on the online learning platform Coursera. The candidates will learn about designing and sharing compelling stories that can be used on different platforms. The candidate shall be introduced to varied themes to write stories like interactive web experiences, social media communities, mobile devices, theme parks, and even augmented and virtual reality. This is an online course with flexible deadlines of 6 weeks duration. The candidates will be exposed to different assignments, reading material, and videos. By the end of the course, the candidates will receive Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences certification by UNSW Sydney and Coursera

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6 Weeks
Free
Certificate

Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

Magna Carta is an old document approximately 807 years old which is an important document of history and has altered the laws and regulations of the United Kingdom. It is a document that is enforced in 1215 to king John that a king and his government are not above the law. The document is very important from the historical point of view and also holds importance in spreading liberty among the civilians. The course on Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and Protest is an initiative by the University of London for the students who are willing to explore more about the Magna Carta. 

Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and Protest training is an online 6-week course available on the online platform of Coursera. The classes of the course will be taken by the experts and will be completed in 10 hours. The course will focus on the significance of the Magna Carta on the globe, and the reason behind perceiving the Magna Carta as a radical document. The candidates who shall opt for the certification mode will receive Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and Protest certification by the University of London and Coursera.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Wonders of Ancient Egypt

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Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Egypt is one of the countries that has a wealthy and long history. The country is linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dating to the time of the pharaohs. The fertile Nile river, temples, ancient monuments, and pharaohs are the central reason for its strong history. The course on Wonders of Ancient Egypt is an initiative by the University of Pennsylvania for the learners who wish to dig deeper into the history of Egypt. 

Wonders of Ancient Egypt training is available on the Coursera portal and the course shall make learners aware of the rich and strong history of Egypt. The learner shall learn about the wonders and strange traditions of the country. This is an online course with flexible deadlines of 6 weeks duration. The classes will be delivered by the experts in the art and history of Egypt and shall be completed within 10 hours. The candidates who have enrolled in the course will also receive Wonders of Ancient Egypt certification from the University of Pennsylvania by the end of the course. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

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Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

The global energy business is necessary for almost all of our basic requirements, such as electricity to power lamps, energy to keep our houses warm, and gasoline to power our vehicles. In general, the energy sector is concerned with the collection, manufacturing, refining, and transportation of energy sources. The Fundamentals of Global Energy Business certification course was created by the University of Colorado and is taught by Michael J. Orlando - Lecturer through Coursera.

Fundamentals of Global Energy Business online course provides 20 hours of extensive study materials designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental ideas involved in the energy business and energy market on a global scale. With Fundamentals of Global Energy Business online training, students will learn about diversified and integrated markets for energy production, as well as the critical factors influencing business leaders and policymakers in the development of global energy resources.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Business analytics knowledge Knowledge of Economics Knowledge of clean energy Knowledge of nuclear energy
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

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Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes is a 6-week beginner-level online course. In this online certification course, students will explore off-grid, stand-alone systems and the key components of photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems. The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes certification by the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera will enable learners to implement what they have learned by conducting an energy audit to examine power consumption, recognizing crucial system components of small-scale systems, building a budget for a small-scale system design, and developing a design for executing a small-scale system.

The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes certification syllabus provides learners with the concepts of the solar spectrum, the Stefan Boltzmann Law, and Wien’s Displacement Law. It will also cover the important elements of a photovoltaic system, the role of charge controllers and inverters in Photovoltaic systems, and low-head hydroelectric systems components. The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes training programme is available for free to enrol. However, if any student wants to get access to all course materials, including graded assignments, he/she must purchase the course.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of clean energy
Chemicals and Health

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Chemicals and Health

The Chemicals and Health certification by Johns Hopkins University is a 6-week online course. The course emphasises chemicals in our environment and human bodies and how they impact human health. Offered through Coursera, the Chemicals and Health certification course is designed for beginners and requires 11 hours to complete. By pursuing the Chemicals and Health online course from Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, learners will have an understanding of policies and practices related to chemicals.  

The Chemicals and Health certification syllabus comprises various important topics starting with the peer assessment to assess participants’ initial understanding of the topics that will be covered. The Chemicals and Health classes include videos in the English language with subtitles in Arabic, Portuguese (European), French, Italian, German, English, Vietnamese, Russian, and Spanish. At the end of this online certification course, students will explore case studies and real-world examples that are mostly drawn from the U.S.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Certificate

Industrial Biotechnology

The Industrial Biotechnology certification by the University of Manchester is a 6-week online course delivered via Coursera. This is a beginner-level online certification course designed to provide crucial aspects of industrial biotechnology which is transforming the manufacturing process of chemicals and materials while paving a source of renewable energy. With the Industrial Biotechnology online course from the University of Manchester via Coursera, participants will explore the key enabling technologies that underpin biotechnology research such as enzyme discovery and engineering, biochemical and process engineering, and systems and synthetic biology.

The Industrial Biotechnology certification syllabus consists of various important topics that will be delivered through video lectures ensuring that the learners have a solid foundation in these key areas. The curriculum also looks at the wider problems involved in sustainable manufacturing like responsible research innovation and bioethics. The Industrial Biotechnology classes include videos, digital reading materials and quizzes. As this is a beginner-level course, it is open to all interested candidates who want to learn about industrial biotechnology and its applications.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Epidemiology The Basic Science of Public Health

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Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

Offered by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health is a 6-week online certification course. The course discusses public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases with epidemiology. The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is delivered via Coursera and requires seven hours to complete. This online certification course will be taught by subject-matter experts through video lectures, case studies and graded assignments.

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification syllabus covers various important topics equipping students with every aspect of epidemiology. Students will also get access to practice exercises to assess their learning. Participants can complete the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health online course at their own pace and earn an e-certificate on completion. Get more details about this online certification course below.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology
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Managing Your Health The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

The Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise certification by the University of Toronto is a 6-week online course. This online certification course includes 13 hours of content and is delivered via Coursera. The Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise certification course from the University of Toronto via Coursera is aimed at providing learners with the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise. Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise is a beginner-level online course offering flexibility so that learners can complete the course at their own pace.

The Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise certification syllabus will expose students to the importance of physical activity and exercise, common sports injuries, exercise and cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and arthritis. The course will be taught by eminent faculty from the University of Toronto through video lectures, reading materials and quizzes. Aspirants can enrol in the Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise online course for free. However, they need to purchase it if they want to get a certificate.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of anatomy
Sustainable Vikings Sustainability And Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

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Copenhagen Business School, Frederiksberg via Coursera
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Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

The Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia certification by Copenhagen Business School is a 6-week online course. This online certification course is delivered via Coursera and provides learners with immediate access to world-leading sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. In the Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia certification course from Copenhagen Business School via Coursera, students will look into the concepts of sustainability and CSR with an emphasis on how Scandinavian firms, like Novo Nordisk, have accomplished outstanding sustainability and CSR performances.

The Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia certification syllabus is designed in a way that beginners can easily understand sustainability and CSR concepts and implement these concepts to the role of business in society. Expert faculty from the Copenhagen Business School will take the Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia classes providing learning through video lectures and rich reading materials with quizzes at the end of each topic. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Leadership Knowledge of corporate affairs
Climate Adaptation in Africa

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Climate Adaptation in Africa

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Being a Researcher in Information Science and Technology

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Polytechnic University of Milan, Milan via Coursera
Certificate

Introduction to English Common Law

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine certification is a beginner-level 11 hours course in fully online mode. In this course, you will learn about two distinct medical systems that are Chinese medical system and the modern medical system. Chinese medical system is considered to be one of the ancient medical systems in the world. Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine certification by Coursera has a comprehensive curriculum that will teach students about basic theories used in Chinese medicine and how it is different from modern medicine techniques.

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine training will also provide you with the pharmacological basis of the different types of herbs used in Chinese medicine. The instructor of the course Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine is Robert Ko who has a rating of 4.6 on the provider portal.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Understanding Clinical Research Behind the Statistics

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Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics certification is a 27 hours course in fully online mode. For the course of 23 hours, you will learn about some of the common statistics concepts which will help not only beginners but also working professionals. To start your journey with the help of  Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistic certification by Coursera, you do not need to solve complex problems of mathematics. You can master this course with simple statistical analysis. 

You can interpret published literature and also can undertake your research. Dr. Juan H Klopper is the instructor of the course Undertaking Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics and has a 4.8 rating as an instructor. This certificate is offered by the University of Cape Town which is the oldest university in South Africa. By the end of the Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics training you will definitely gain confidence in understanding statistical analysis.

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6 Weeks
Free
Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

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Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

The course titled Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials introduces the learner to clinical trials and how they are carried out. Simply put, clinical trials are experiments that test new ways to prevent or treat diseases in people. These ways can be drugs, devices, surgeries, and so on. These experiments are carried out to test out treatments, medicines, or procedures to see how they affect their subjects.

The Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials certification by Coursera will provide an in-depth understanding of the principles behind the design of randomised clinical trials. Through the course, the learner will be introduced to the process of clinical trials, and eventually, they will learn how to analyse and interpret these clinical trials. The course includes approximately 10 hours of video lessons and reading material.

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6 Weeks
Free
Major Depression in the Population  A Public Health Approach

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Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

Offered by John Hopkins University, the certification course titled Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach dives into the principles of public health with respect to major depressive disorder. The course talks about the depressive disorder by using aspects of epidemiology, psychiatry, health service research, prevention and treatment. Further, the course explores the concerns of public health with respect to mental illness by using the example of major depressive disorder.

Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach certification by Coursera is an online course. It includes approximately 11 hours of study material that consists of quizzes, video lessons, and reading material. It takes a comprehensive approach to depressive disorder from the perspective of both individuals and the population. It also explores major depressive disorder as part of the disease burden in the population, and how the effect of the same is measured.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology

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University of Copenhagen via Coursera
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Bacteria and Chronic Infections

The course titled Bacteria and Chronic Infections is offered by the University of Copenhagen. It provides a comprehensive understanding of bacteria, how they cause infections, and how they persist over an extended time and come to be known as chronic infections. The modules in the course dig into the background of such infection-causing bacteria and explores the mechanism and biology that lies beneath them. 

The Bacteria and Chronic Infections certification by Coursera consists of about 9 hours of course material. The course material includes video lectures, reading material, quizzes, and graded assignments designed by experts from the University of Copenhagen. The course primarily focuses on chronic infections caused by bacteria. It provides the learners with knowledge about the basics of microbiology, detection, diagnosis and treatment of infections, and preventive measures.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Toxicology 21 Scientific Applications

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Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications is an online certification course aimed at providing an understanding of the latest developments in the field of toxicology. The online course is designed to teach students the fundamental techniques and strategies used in toxicology. The Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications Certification is offered by Coursera which enables students to understand the dynamics of toxicology and the need for it in the present world.

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The Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications training covers high integrative testing strategies and various toxicology techniques used in practice. Through this online certification course, students will be familiar with active programs from EPA and NIH to understand the dynamics of safety sciences. The Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications online course consists of seven modules that brief students on the fundamental concepts of toxicology programs, role of MicroRNA in Toxicology, and many others. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Analytical skills
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Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

Everyday Chinese Medicine 2 training is a short-term course with an extremely insightful curriculum offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong which is now available on Coursera for an in-depth understanding of various horizons of integrated practices of medicines in China. This course is taught under the guidance of medical professionals and experts in Chinese medicine. 

The Everyday Chinese Medicine 2 certification syllabus provides a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic treatments and practices designed for both public professionals and healthcare professionals to help them understand the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine. Everyday Chinese Medicine 2 classes are conducted in online mode with a duration of approximately 3 hours. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Stories of Infection

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Stories of Infection

Stories of Infection is a 6 weeks long online certification course offered by Stanford University. This course is created by faculty from five different medical schools and supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Burke Family Foundation. This collaboration helped ensure that the course was comprehensive and up-to-date. 

The total duration of the Stories of Infection certification by Coursera is 11 hours with six modules. The course covers the microbiology and immunology of infectious diseases. This helps learners to understand the underlying causes of the diseases and how they are transmitted.

The videos in the Stories of Infection online course track the journey of each patient's illness from the start to the end. This allows learners to see how the disease progresses and how it is treated.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Violence Against Healthcare

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University of Geneva via Coursera
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Violence Against Healthcare

The Violence Against Healthcare Certification Course has been meticulously crafted to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and a diverse skill set necessary to effectively address and proactively prevent incidents of violence that may occur within healthcare settings. This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding violence in healthcare, enabling them to employ appropriate strategies and interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and staff members.

This comprehensive Coursera course delves into the various forms of violence encountered in healthcare, explores strategies for prevention, and provides guidance on creating safe environments for both patients and healthcare providers. Through interactive learning materials and real-world case studies, learners will gain a deep understanding of the underlying causes of violence, learn effective communication techniques, and develop strategies to mitigate risk and respond to incidents.

The course has 6 modules spread across 6 weeks which include videos, readings, and a practice exercise as a quiz at the end of every module.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Engineering Health Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

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Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

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Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

The course titled Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program is a beginner-level course offered by John Hopkins University. This course has been designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to develop an effective hypertension programme. It explores hypertension and talks about the dangers, risk factors, and causes of the illness. 

Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program certification by Coursera is a 3-hour course entirely comprised of reading material. The course explores the different aspects of hypertension, such as diagnosis and management, medication, and so on. It guides the learner on how to go about developing an effective hypertension programme and enhancing the operational effectiveness of the same. It also talks about the challenges to the implementation of these programmes and how to tackle them.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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