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Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover how to fortify your digital life with our 'Enhancing Mac Security' course, designed for beginners eager to learn about safeguarding their Mac workstations. This course will guide you through fundamental security features, threat assessment, and proactive management techniques. You'll gain valuable insights into automating security processes and adopting top-notch practices that ensure robust protection for your Mac.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Security Mac OS X Network Security

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Emory University

Public Health Approaches to Abortion (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into this foundational course on abortion from a public health perspective. Gain accessible knowledge about abortion's context within reproductive health, learn to identify misinformation, and understand how to advocate for evidence-based policies.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Public Health Abortion Maternal Health

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LearnQuest

Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Discover the secrets to handling large volumes of data in real time with 'Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance'. This course will equip you with the skills needed to leverage Apache HBase, a NoSQL database designed for scalability and high performance. Whether you're new to big data or looking to enhance your existing expertise, this course offers practical insights into managing complex datasets efficiently.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Big Data HBase Data Models

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Vanderbilt University

Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT (Coursera)

Robotics & Computer Vision

Discover how to leverage ChatGPT's capabilities to transform traditional teaching into an engaging, personalized learning journey. This course is designed for educators at all levels who want to integrate cutting-edge technology into their classrooms effectively. No prerequisites—just a passion for innovation in education!

Oct 12th 2026

1 Week

Education Artificial Intelligence Teaching

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Board Infinity

Excel Essentials and Beyond (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel with our 'Excel Essentials and Beyond' course. Whether you're new to spreadsheets or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a structured path to becoming an Excel expert. Learn data organization, visualization, and analysis techniques that will transform how you work with data.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Excel Microsoft Excel Data Visualization

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Edureka

Amazon Aurora Service Introduction (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Embark on a foundational learning path with our Amazon Aurora Service Introduction course. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course provides an in-depth understanding of Amazon Aurora, a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database built for the cloud. You'll learn how to set up, manage, and optimize your databases using AWS, ensuring high performance and availability.

Oct 12th 2026

1 Week

Databases Amazon Web Services AWS

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Coursera Instructor Network

Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills (Coursera)

Business

Unlock the power of active listening to transform your communication abilities. This course will teach you essential techniques for engaging listeners, fostering better understanding, and building stronger connections in both personal and professional settings.

Oct 12th 2026

1 Week

Communication Listening Conflict Resolution

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Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness'. This course is designed for professionals looking to harness the power of digital innovation within their agricultural enterprises. By exploring global best practices and applying them to your unique business model, you'll be equipped to navigate current trends, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and drive sustainability efforts in Latin America's agribusiness sector.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Sustainability Digital Transformation Agribusiness

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University of Cape Town

Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development (Coursera)

Health & Society Science

Discover the complex journey of transforming a potential therapeutic compound into an approved medication. This course delves into the multifaceted world of small molecule drug discovery and development, covering everything from initial research to regulatory approval and beyond.

Oct 12th 2026

4 Weeks

Drug Development Pharmacokinetics Coursera Plus