149 Courses and Certifications

UM–Ann Arbor Courses & Certifications 2025

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Django Features and Libraries

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Django Features and Libraries

6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

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Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

The Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries certification course by Coursera introduces user-defined functions and the dictionary data structure. In the curriculum, you will learn about global and local variables, optional and keyword parameter-passing, lambda expressions, named functions, and Python’s sorting function as well. You will also learn how to pass in another function as an input, to control the sorting order. 

The course also includes a final project, where you will have to read social media data from a file, write out .csv files, and compute sentiment scores. The course covers chapters 10 to 16 of the ‘Fundamentals of Python Programming’ textbook, which is available for free as the programme’s accompanying text.

Suppose you have already taken up the Python Basics course, and want to expand your knowledge of Python. In that case, the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries training is ideal for you. Both these courses are geared towards new students of Python programming. Those who have had some exposure to Python, need a refresher, or wish to dive deeper into it, will also get benefitted from this course.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python
Introduction to CSS3

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Introduction to CSS3

The Introduction to CSS3 by Coursera is the second course in the specialisation of “Web Design for Everybody.” It is structured to help you get familiarised with the basics of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3). The course curriculum focuses on how CSS3 is used to stylize websites through unique layouts, fonts, and customised shades. It will teach you mainly about writing CSS rules, how you can test codes, and establishing professional programming habits. 

The Introduction to CSS3 by Coursera has been designed in association with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Industry-expert instructors will teach you the core concepts such as styling with CSS3, pseudo-classes, transitions, and more. These will help you gain fluency in evaluating web pages, sketching designs, and implementing those using CSS. The programme will teach you how CSS is used in web development to enhance the styling of web pages and ensure that they do not create barriers for viewers with physical and cognitive disabilities. 

Furthermore, the Introduction to CSS3 certification course features free enrolment, fully online learning, pre-recorded course content, and flexible deadlines. They allow you to learn the concepts at your own pace. After completing the course, you will receive the certificate. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Web application development skills
Understanding User Needs

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Understanding User Needs

The Understanding User Needs certification course focuses on techniques essential to interact with existing or potential users, and retrieve information about – what is it they do currently, love, hate, need, and more. 

The objective of the certification course is to examine and understand human behaviour and capabilities, as they relate to UX design. That is a crucial part of the process because to design effective interactive systems; you need to gauge the capabilities of the people who will be using these systems.

The Understanding User Needs training course is part of the User Experience Research and Design specialization programme being  offered by the University of Michigan. It is the second of six courses in this series. Learners can complete the this online course in approximately ten hours, after which they can buy the course completion certificate and attach it to their CV/Resume. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Using Databases with Python

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Using Databases with Python

Coursera is offering a programme namely Using Databases with Python with collaboration with the University of Michigan. The course can be enrolled for free and has a future for databases with Python. Therefore, candidates enrolling in this programme can prosper their career in this field with enhancement to the modern world and technology. With a large amount of data to store in a secured manner, this programme comes as a rescue to help professionals and students as well. 

With a large number of technical enhancements in the engaging world, everyone is looking for storing data that is too secure so that the data can be only accessed by certain members. Data stored in the database can be accessed by only a particular language called SQL (Structured query language) with that type of query language the data in the database will be accessed by particular authorization only. 

The course is offered by Coursera for free so that course materials and assignments can be accessed free of cost. Coursera strives to give the student the best type of learning experience so that they can increase their growth career in their desired field.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
SQL knowledge Database Management Knowledge of Data Visualization Knowledge of Python
Securing Digital Democracy

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Securing Digital Democracy

The certificate course called Securing Digital Democracy by Coursera prepares every citizen about the true potential of electronic and internet voting aspects in the future. It teaches you everything that you must know about the true risks and security issues in our times. This course takes a look at the different times of past, the present, and future aspects of conducting elections and the various technologies involved in elections. This course will teach candidates about exploring the different subsets intersected by the factors involved in the process like Including the use of computers, human factors, Cybersecurity and its threats, public policy, and other related factors.

This course is rightly titled securing digital democracy since it deals with the most important aspect of democracy, the elections. The course teaches in detail the entire electoral process and the challenges one can encounter and hence prepare for in the future course of elections. With insights from the past with a detailed history of voting, this course is curated with a very structured format that is easy to grasp and allows an understanding of every candidate from different backgrounds. For candidates from public policy, cybersecurity, and software testing this course will develop an understanding of the electoral process and its changing dynamics that will better help them develop tools for the elections of the future.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Storytelling for Social Change

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Storytelling for Social Change

The message of social change must be communicated effectively to the people, to bring about a necessary change in society. Stories have the power to influence people and even shape their attitudes. When the viewers or listeners connect with the protagonist, the artist, or the storytellers, the audience receives the message. The Storytelling for Social Change Course by Edx explores how you can trigger social change through the art of storytelling.

Furthermore, the Edx Storytelling for Social Change Course discusses how a well-crafted story can create empathy in a listener that can help them see world issues from a new perspective. The course will help budding writers and writing enthusiasts learn valuable writing skills and create a change in the social structure through storytelling. 

Besides, the Course on Storytelling for Social Change is a self-paced programme in which students shall learn through video interviews and performances. The free course includes professionals working for non-profit organisations as well as social activists and community workers. Candidates can choose their path when they look forward to enrolment. They can choose either the audit track or the verified track. In the case of the audit track, the candidates will only be able to access the course for a limited period whereas in the case of the verified track, the course access is unlimited.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Writing skills Storytelling
Anatomy Gastrointestinal Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

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Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

The University of Michigan and edX education platform is offering this course on Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems for students in learning about various systems in the human body from the anatomy point of view. This anatomy course is a part of anatomy X-series where the students will learn about the endocrine, digestive and reproductive organs along with their functions. 

The students will be taking a lot of the clinical correlations and vignettes that are used to understand the importance of the anatomic structures and their relations for student enlightenment. Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems course is served as an amateur level programme which spans for a duration of 5 weeks it requires a minimal student a part of 2 to 3 hours a week and will be provided in the English language. The students will need to know basic biology knowledge and will be able to complete the course at their own pace of learning.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams

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Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams

The Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams online course is taught by the mentors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in collaboration with the National Arts Strategies. Course learners are equipped with crucial leadership skills to inspire better employee behaviour and motivate people to embrace change. 

Through the Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams certification course, candidates will learn how to communicate their teams' shared vision effectively. They will also learn to set goals and expectations efficiently and productively. 

Candidates taking the Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams training programme are encouraged to delve deep into understanding different cultures and aligning their behavioural actions with empathy. 

Since motivation remains a massive challenge for many organizations, this online course provides a useful approach for teams to always stay inspired, and successfully achieve the team objectives.  

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Leadership Motivation Business Management
Design Computing 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript

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Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript

Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript certification is taught for just 5 weeks provided by both Futurelarn, EIT Food, University of Turin, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, where candidates can decide for themselves how, and when they want to invest their time in learning. This course is intended for people who want to learn to code for designing. 

Today’s world is affected by the ardent use of algorithms, and the people who are designing should be capable of creating programs of design computing. The Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript certification syllabus has been structured in such a way that fundamental design’s problems can be solved using Python syntax, and its design. 

The Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript training will help students understand the application of geometrically focused lessons of design and its exercises. The content is taught by an esteemed professor of Michigan University who has been into research for nearly 200 years.

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5 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Injury Prevention for Children and Teens

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Injury Prevention for Children & Teens

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Black Performance as Social Protest

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Black Performance as Social Protest

5 Weeks
Free
Using JavaScript JQuery and JSON in Django

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Using JavaScript, JQuery, and JSON in Django

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

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Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

The online course on Strategic planning for public libraries is apt for any learners who wish to adopt, implement and master the technique of strategic planning on a professional setup. The Strategic planning for public libraries programme is presented by edX, a reputed platform for online education, in companion with the University of Michigan. Strategic planning for public libraries certification course follows an impeccable and comprehensive curriculum which will be delivered to the students from an expert panel of faculties from the University of Michigan. This Strategic planning for public libraries programme is also part of a course on Public library management which will grant the students with a professional certification. The Strategic Planning for Public Libraries course also offers a free audit session which can be upgraded to a verified account which covers key benefits like certification, graded assessment and unlimited course access. When taking the free audit track, the learners will have a limited period of access to the course. 

The Strategic Planning for Public Libraries programme mainly focuses on training the students on the specific skill of Strategic planning in which important concepts like major planning decisions, research and analysis, community engagement, components of a strategic plan, action plan and so on are studied in depth and in detail. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill
Practical Learning Analytics

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Practical Learning Analytics

People involved in higher education tend to have many questions about it. Students want to know whether their performance is up to the mark, which colleges they should apply to, and which classes they should take. With the Practical Learning Analytics certification course, they can finally find the answers. Faculty members will learn about the students’ backgrounds, and whether their teaching methodologies and techniques are effective. 

Besides, staff members can also review if the advice they give students in terms of college admissions, how to achieve their goals, etc., is accurate. Administrators wanting to get in touch with their students and faculty, see how they are doing, and anticipate changes can also learn from the Practical Learning Analytics training.  Developed by the University of Michigan, the course addresses questions raised by different stakeholders, including staff, faculty, campus leaders, and especially students. 

Participants can work with standard student record data, which every campus already has. All you need for the Practical Learning Analytics online course is college-level maturity. Furthermore, giving four weeks of your time (two to eight hours/week) will be enough for the program.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Data science knowledge Knowledge of Data Visualization
Data Science Ethics

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Data Science Ethics

The Data Science Ethics certification course focuses on the learning of working with privacy ethics, data sharing and algorithmic decision-making. As patients, we worry for the safety of our medical records; but as patients, we still expect to benefit from the review of the evidence in the medical records. As people, we want a fair hearing before we are convicted for a crime; but as citizens, we want to deter the terrorists before they attack us. As a moral choice, we appreciate the recommendations we get from data-driven algorithms in the Data Science Ethics by edX; but as decision-makers, we are still worried about unintended bias. Often data scientists master the instruments of commerce and get to work straight away, without appreciating the real implications of their work. 

This Data Science Ethics online course focuses on ethics directly relevant to data science and provides you with a context for examining these questions. This concept focuses on ethics, which are common principles that tend to discern right from wrong. Ethics were not the rule, but they were generally the foundation of the law. The learners can pursue the programme in two varied tracks; verified and audit track. In the verified track, the learners will get unlimited access and a certificate. In the audit track, they will get access to the course for a limited duration. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Data science knowledge
Innovations in Investment Technology Artificial Intelligence

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Innovations in Investment Technology Artificial Intelligence

Managing, and investing wealth in the online sector was never trustworthy, but with taking control has made it easier. Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence certification course will teach candidates how AI investments work, and what challenges can be faced while using this technology. This course gives an idea of how investing money has changed all these years with the intervention of technology. 

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence certification by Futurelearn and the University of Michigan is a one-month long course. The University of Michigan is the number 1 university for public research in the United States. This course gives an idea of how investing money has changed all these years with the intervention of technology. With this course, students will learn about the successful Robo-advisors and online wealth management platforms that are driven by AI

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence online course will permit the students to make use of artificial intelligence, and machine learning while making decisions related to trading. Also, the candidates will identify the ability of artificial intelligence in investment-related decisions. 

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Big Data Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Raising Capital Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

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Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding certification is the course designed by the University of Michigan, and the certificate is verified by FutureLearn. This is one of their innovative financing courses which is number 3 out of the 4 expert track courses. The advances in technology have both its consumers, and the business community access their capital resources. With this Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding certification syllabus candidates will get a more transformed consumer credit access required for business.

Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding training allow the examination of technology like tokenization through raising capital, credit scoring, and more. This 7-day free trial course will also allow examining the evolution of crowdfunding applicable for both debt, and equity financing. Again whatever skills the candidates have gained through this course are job-ready skills that can be highlighted by sharing the details with the employers who are hiring.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained certification is 4 weeks of online course that is curated mainly by the University of Michigan who has associated itself with the provider FutureLearn. This course is an ExpertTrack course that comes under the course category of Business and Management. The sudden evolution of the Bitcoin value gave rise to cryptocurrencies for payment.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained certification syllabus will help candidates find out more about the Blockchain technology that powers Bitcoin as a transformative technology. Learners will also unwind the key concepts in blockchains like consensus algorithms, and decentralization.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained training will teach how to use blockchain technology to give solutions to the business, and also review Blockchain as assets in the dynamic cryptocurrency markets. With this certification, candidates are ready to take on the job market with the relevant skills.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cryptocurrency Knowledge of Blockchain
The Future of Payment Technology

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The Future of Payment Technology

The Future of Payment Technology certification is a Innovations in Fintech ExpertTrack part which has been designed by the efforts of FutureLearn, and the University of Michigan. This 4 weeks online programme is for identifying mobile payments, and tokenization which is all a part of future payment technologies.

The Future of Payment Technology certification syllabus is under the Business Administration & Management online course of FutureLearn that is a self-paced one will teach the three folds of new ways of online payments that are required in the fields of consumer-to-consumer (C2C), consumer-to-business (C2B), and from business-to-business (B2B).

The Future of Payment Technology training will help explore the different strengths and weaknesses of payment systems technology. This course will also assist in how technological innovation can change the traditional system of payment. Candidates will learn about the newly discovered front-end innovations like mobile payments and digital payment options.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Technology skills
Leading Teams

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Leading Teams

The ‘Leading Team’ course is offered by Future Learn in collaboration with Michigan University in online mode. The course is a four weeks programme in which candidates will learn about the process of building an effective and coordinated team, working collaboratively, and improving the overall performance of a team. This course is not only designed for freshers but also for professionals such as entrepreneurs, team leaders, and managers, etc. The ‘Leading Team’ course helps working professionals to improve their skills and approach towards the team and make them better team leaders. All the ‘Leading Team’ training programme classes will be conducted in online mode on the future learn portal.  

The course will be taught by Scott DeRue and Maxim Sytch, Michigan University in online mode with English as a medium used for teaching. This is self-paced online learning and investing 3 hours every week to complete course topics on time. To get all details related to this course, candidates are advised to go through the article given below. 

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership Managerial skill Teamwork
Influencing People

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Influencing People

In order for your voice to be heard and appreciated at work, you must have influence. It's also a motivator for you and your team to work together more successfully. These four-week Influencing People online courses will help candidates develop abilities in influencing methods to aid communication and acquire influence at work.

Candidates will begin by studying particular techniques for acquiring power and influencing others that have been proved to work. The Influencing People training by the University of Michigan teaches how to create, grow, and sustain a power base in an organization, as well as how to influence individuals in situations when official authority isn't available.

Students will study the strategies needed to influence consumers to promote sales by discovering how to propose company ideas to their superiors and develop alliances across partners. This Influencing People syllabus will teach students how to tell the difference between manipulation and influence and so they can be more persuasive while working with their peers, managers, and direct reports.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Leadership Negotiation skills
Managing Talent

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Managing Talent

The Managing Talent course is offered by Future Learn in collaboration with Michigan University in online mode for all aspiring candidates. The duration of the course is four weeks, wherein investing three hours per week will help to complete the course on time. In this course, candidates will learn about measuring performance and evaluating the performance of the employees working in the organisation. Also, understand the cycle of managing and recruiting new talent for different departments of the company. From this course, candidates will learn about Managing Talents and how the recruitment process takes place. Also, they will learn to develop new skills and strategies to bring success to their organisation. 

The Managing Talent training programme will be instructed by Cheri Alexander, Scott DeRue, and Maxim Sytch, University of Michigan, USA. The course syllabus is divided into four weeks wherein each week will help the candidates with developing different skill sets. . For all the details related to the course, please go through the article below.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership Managerial skill
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

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Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

This four-week program will prepare you how to establish common goals, increase team interaction, and dig deeper into performance indicators to better comprehend your team's requirements. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals online course teaches how to develop a common vision and how to successfully convey it to the team for ensuring that everyone is working toward the same goals. The course provider FutureLearn offers a fully online mode of learning.

Setting realistic objectives and expectations is critical for the team to reach a common goal. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals training offered by the University of Michigan discovers how to get your team to work together toward a similar goal. The course explores how to link rewards with desirable behaviours to inspire the team to reach common goals. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals syllabus provides an overview of the most critical needs and performance drivers across cultures to see what motivates the team.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership
High Stakes Leadership Leading in Times of Crisis

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High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

This Business Management course is offered by the online educational platform Futurelearn and developed by the University of Michigan. This online training is conducted by Mike Barger who is a clinical professor in Michigan's Ross School of Business teaching crisis leadership and entrepreneurship. 

The High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis course delves into topics of leadership and crisis management which are crucial for business management. In the course, strategies are discussed to perform business during crises like the pandemic and execute the crisis management techniques. This online leadership in crisis programme gives expert guidance with business leaders and knowledge about the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world and how it has made crisis a relatively familiar phenomenon. The High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis training programme deals with topics highly relatable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The learners are taught about business and managing the healthcare crisis.

Being able to adapt to the changing times is an important characteristic of business management in organisations and this course deals with traits of flexibility and adaptability that makes a company strong. Also, it helps with the understanding of how to develop resilience in an organisation and predict crises or threats to the firm and prepare the organisation in advance for such uncertain times. 

The practical tips and techniques provide a noteworthy learning experience for four weeks on the strategic designing frameworks with the potential to tackle any kind of crisis that may hit the organisation. 

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Strategic Mindset Business sense Leadership Project management Problem Solving Ability Organising skills Analytical skills Business Management Communication skills Innovative Negotiation skills Managerial skill Knowledge of corporate affairs Marketing skills Risk Management
Applied Text Mining in Python

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Applied Text Mining in Python

Applied Text Mining in Python opens a window for the learners to the realm of applied text mining in Python. The programme is offered by  the University of Michigan with the target of intermediate level students. Applied Text Mining in Python Certification Syllabus will expose the students to various aspects including the fundamentals of text manipulation and text mining. 

Applied Text Mining in Python Certification Course, administered by Coursera, will walk the students through the structure of the text in humans and machines, the mode of text handling in Python, regular expressions, cleaning text, and a lot more. Applied Text Mining in Python Certification by Coursera, spanning three weeks, can be enrolled only after taking the three pre-courses provided in the Applied Data Science with Python Specialization. 

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
1,699
Skills Covered:
Natural Language Processing
Applied Machine Learning in Python

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Applied Machine Learning in Python

Applied Machine Learning in Python an intermediate-level course administered by the University of Michigan. The learners will be exposed to applied machine learning in python. Applied Machine Learning in Python Certification Syllabus, developed by Kevyn Collins-Thompson, the Associate Professor at the School of Information, will walk the students through many aspects of applied machine learning, especially the techniques and methods. 

Provided by Coursera, the Applied Machine Learning in Python Certification Course helps the students to have a deep knowledge of building ensembles, practical limitations of predictive models, supervised and unsupervised techniques, and the like. Applied Machine Learning in Python Certification by Coursera is the third course in Applied Data Science with Python Specialization. 

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
1,699
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python Application of ML Algorithms

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