- Level Foundation
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة Arizona State University
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By the end of the specialization, you will be able to: Communicate your best self with interpersonal communications. Communicate with groups and teams to increase cohesion and effectiveness. Speak publicly and present ideas and messages to audiences for goals of persuasion, information or entertainment. Lead others by influencing their performance and understanding through effective communication skills.Auto Summary
"Communication For Everyone" is a foundational personal development course on Coursera, designed to enhance your interpersonal, group, and public communication skills. Led by expert instructors, this course aims to improve your ability to convey ideas effectively, lead teams, and influence others. Perfect for beginners, it offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans.
- Level Professional
- المدة 3 ساعات hours
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By the end of this guided project, you will be able to formulate your corporate strategy with the Internal-External (IE) Matrix. The IE framework is a diagnostic and prescriptive tool for maximizing competitiveness, and effective resources allocation. The framework is used to compare the various divisions of an organization in terms of revenue and percentage profit with respect to IFE-EFE matrix. Also, there are three main regions on the IE matrix and they inform the strategy to be pursued given the analysis conducted. The project is for business leaders and strategists who want to make informed corporate strategic decisions. At the end of the project, you will be able to use the model to make effective strategic decisionsAuto Summary
Unlock the power of strategic planning with the course "Use the IE Matrix to Analyze and Set Your Strategy." This intermediate-level guided project from Coursera is designed for individuals looking to enhance their personal development skills through mastering the Internal-External (IE) Matrix. Over the span of 180 minutes, you will delve into the intricacies of the IE Matrix, enabling you to effectively formulate and refine corporate strategies. This concise and focused course is perfect for professionals seeking to elevate their strategic planning capabilities without a lengthy time commitment. Best of all, access to this valuable resource is completely free, making it an accessible and worthwhile investment in your professional growth. Whether you're a manager, business analyst, or anyone involved in corporate strategy, this course offers practical insights to help you achieve your strategic goals with confidence. Join now and take your strategic planning skills to the next level!
- Level Foundation
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images. If you are curious about the design process, work on a team with designers and need to speak some of their language, or want to empower the creatives on your team to be even better, this specialization is made for you.Auto Summary
Enhance your understanding of graphic design with this engaging course designed specifically for non-designers. Focused on personal development, this specialization delves into fundamental graphic design elements, including color theory, typography, image manipulation, and effective layout techniques. You will learn the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to professionally discuss and critique designs, utilizing both page layout software and online tools. Offered by Coursera, this foundation-level course is perfect for individuals curious about design, those collaborating with designers, or team leaders aiming to support their creative members. With a flexible subscription option, this hands-on course is tailored to empower you with the essential skills and knowledge to confidently engage in the world of graphic design.
- Level Professional
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة Imperial College London
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This Specialization is intended for machine learning researchers and practitioners who are seeking to develop practical skills in the popular deep learning framework TensorFlow. The first course of this Specialization will guide you through the fundamental concepts required to successfully build, train, evaluate and make predictions from deep learning models, validating your models and including regularisation, implementing callbacks, and saving and loading models. The second course will deepen your knowledge and skills with TensorFlow, in order to develop fully customised deep learning models and workflows for any application. You will use lower level APIs in TensorFlow to develop complex model architectures, fully customised layers, and a flexible data workflow. You will also expand your knowledge of the TensorFlow APIs to include sequence models. The final course specialises in the increasingly important probabilistic approach to deep learning. You will learn how to develop probabilistic models with TensorFlow, making particular use of the TensorFlow Probability library, which is designed to make it easy to combine probabilistic models with deep learning. As such, this course can also be viewed as an introduction to the TensorFlow Probability library. Prerequisite knowledge for this Specialization is python 3, general machine learning and deep learning concepts, and a solid foundation in probability and statistics (especially for course 3).Auto Summary
"TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning" is a specialized course designed for machine learning researchers and practitioners aiming to master TensorFlow. Led by Coursera, the program delves into building, training, and evaluating deep learning models, advancing to customized architectures and probabilistic approaches using TensorFlow Probability. Ideal for professionals with a background in Python, machine learning, and statistics, the course offers Starter and Professional subscription options.
- Level Foundation
- المدة 3 ساعات hours
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Digital media assets are becoming essential in everyday life in both professional and personal aspects. Creating digital media in Libre Impress is an easy and free way to build many of the digital media needed in your life or business. Learners will follow along with this guided project to learn how to prepare a project within Libre Impress. Then, learners will discover how to create digital images and edit text in their presentations. Then, learners will understand how to add animations and slide transitions to add interest to their digital media files. Finally, learners will discover how to export and share digital media with others from Libre Impress.Auto Summary
Discover the essentials of digital media creation with "Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in Libre Impress" on Coursera. Perfect for beginners, this 180-minute course dives into graphic design techniques using Libre Impress, enhancing your personal and professional media projects. Enjoy free access to this personal development journey today!
- Level Professional
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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This Specialization is intended for engineers seeking to acquire fundamental understanding of quantum mechanics which are the basis of modern electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering. Through 3 courses, you will learn (1) basic concepts such as superposition and entanglement of quantum states, measurement in quantum mechanics and uncertainty principle, (2) mathematical tools needed to describe and manipulate quantum states, (3) advanced theory of angular momentum and (4) approximation methods widely applicable in many fields.Auto Summary
Quantum Mechanics for Engineers is a professional-level course designed for engineers to grasp fundamental quantum mechanics concepts essential in modern engineering. Taught by Coursera, this specialization covers superposition, entanglement, quantum state measurement, mathematical tools, angular momentum theory, and approximation methods. Ideal for engineers aiming to deepen their knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and quantum engineering, the course offers flexible starter subscription options.
- Level Professional
- المدة 27 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Utrecht University
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In this course we aim to provide you with an insight into how recent societal and technological developments have changed the work of professionals in a variety of professional domains and how this in turn affects professionalism. The course highlights core themes, discusses main insights and theories, raises questions and presents cases, and links insights to practical challenges in various professional domains. It provides a state of the art assessment of professionalism in transition, by looking back and looking forward. It supports target audiences in dealing with professional services and professionals. The programme has an interdisciplinary approach and will focus on different levels: At macro level the course presents a historical and sociological view on past and future changes in professions, focused on: • how do professional fields develop? • how is professionalism promoted and encouraged among professionals? • how do professional fields control and empower their members? At meso level the course presents an organisational view on changes within professional partnerships and institutions, focused on the following questions: • how do norms and routines affect professionals and professional work? • how do professionals organise and lead professional work? At micro level a psychological perspective on changing work and a changing work environment of professionals is presented. This part focuses on the following questions: • how do professionals deal with work pressure and remain motivated? • which competencies do professionals require to be able and capable to deliver? We invite you to join us and increase your understanding of the topics addressed in this course through lectures, interviews, animations, readings and peer interaction.الوحدات
1.1 Introduction
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Videos
- 1.1.1 Welcome to the course!
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Readings
- 1.1.2 An introduction to the MOOC 'Professionalism in an era of change'
- 1.1.3 Week 1: Professionals in transition
- 1.1.4 Short survey
1.2 A historical view
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Assignment
- 1.2.3 Identifying the professional
- 1.2.6 The professionalisation of everyone?
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Videos
- 1.2.2 How to identify a professional
- 1.2.5 Interprofessional competition
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Readings
- 1.2.1 Introduction
- 1.2.4 The rise of professionalism
1.3. A sociological view
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Videos
- 1.3.2 Patterns of societal change
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Readings
- 1.3.1 Introduction
- 1.3.3 Consequences of societal change
1.4. Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 1.4.1 Practical Relevance
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Discussions
- 1.4.2 ‘Professions in transition’: share your thoughts
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Readings
- 1.4.3 Wrapping it Up
2.1 Introduction
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Videos
- 2.1.2 A case study: Meet the professional
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- 2.1.1 Week 2: Control and empowerment of professionals
2.2 The organisation of professional markets
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Assignment
- 2.2.4 Becoming a professional
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Peer Review
- 2.2.5 Segmentation and differentiation
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Videos
- 2.2.2 Inclusion and exclusion
- 2.2.3 Loyalty and identity
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- 2.2.1 Introduction
2.3 The paradox of control and empowerment
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Assignment
- 2.3.4 Bureaucracy and professional autonomy
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- 2.3.3 Bureaucracy and professional autonomy
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Readings
- 2.3.1 Introduction
- 2.3.2 Understanding paradoxes
2.4 Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 2.4.2 Integration
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Discussions
- 2.4.3 Share your thoughts
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Readings
- 2.4.1 Reflection on case study – meet the professional – Merel Langelaar - Veterinarian
- 2.4.4 Wrapping it up
3.1 Introduction
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- 3.1.1 This week
3.2 Expertise development and standardization of professional performance
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Assignment
- 3.2.5 Expertise development and knowledge dialectics
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Videos
- 3.2.2. Expertise development
- 3.2.3 Transfer of tacit knowledge
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Readings
- 3.2.1 Introduction
- 3.2.4 Embracing dualities by rethinking information processing
3.3 Standardization of professional performance
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Peer Review
- 3.3.3 Evaluation of existing norms and routines in your own professional context
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Videos
- 3.3.2 Professional norms and work routines
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Readings
- 3.3.1 Introduction
- 3.3.4 Incompatibilities between managerial principles, policies and professional norms and routines - some examples
3.4 Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 3.4.1 Integration
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Discussions
- 3.4.2 Share your thoughts
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Readings
- 3.4.3 Wrapping it up
4.1 Introduction
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Readings
- 4.1.1 Week 4: Organisation and leadership of professional work
4.2 Professional organisations
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- 4.2.3 New ways of organising professional work
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Peer Review
- 4.2.6 Balancing conflicting demands
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Videos
- 4.2.4 The clash between organisational and occupational logics: a practical example
- 4.2.5 Balancing conflicting demands
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Readings
- 4.2.1 Introduction
- 4.2.2. About managers and professionals when times are changing
4.3 Hybrid professionalism
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- 4.3.3 Towards a new model of professionalism
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Videos
- 4.3.2 Towards a new model of professionalism
- 4.3.4 Hybridisation of professional work
- 4.3.5 The benefits of active coping behaviour
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Readings
- 4.3.1 Introduction
4.4 Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 4.4.1 Integration
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Discussions
- 4.4.2 Share your thoughts
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Readings
- 4.4.3 Wrapping it up
5.1 Introduction
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- 5.1.1 Week 5: Professional motivation and well-being
5.2 A work psychological perspective
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Assignment
- 5.2.4 JD-R and personal resources
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- 5.2.3 The role of personal resources in mental well-being
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Readings
- 5.2.1 Introduction
- 5.2.2 A proper balance between job demands and job resources
5.3 Improving motivation and well-being
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Assignment
- 5.3.4 Engaging leadership and challenging and hindering demands
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- 5.3.3 Improving professionals' motivation
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Readings
- 5.3.1 Introduction
- 5.3.2 Supporting well-being and performance through engaging leadership
5.4 Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 5.4.1 Integration
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Discussions
- 5.4.2 Share your thoughts
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Readings
- 5.4.3 Wrapping it up
6.1 Introduction
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Videos
- 6.1.2 Meet the professional - General practitioner
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Readings
- 6.1.1 Week 1: Lifelong learning
6.2 Empowering professionals to a new concept of professionalism
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Assignment
- 6.2.4 Professionalism reconfigured
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Peer Review
- 6.2.8 Application to your professional context
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Videos
- 6.2.2 Adapting to new demands: Professionalism reconfigured
- 6.2.3 Adapting to new demands: Organising professionalism in more detail
- 6.2.5 Adapting to new demands: On promoting leadership in a large academic hospital
- 6.2.6 Adapting to new demands: On the teaching of frontline leadership
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Readings
- 6.2.1 Introduction
- 6.2.7 Adapting to new demands: what recent research tells us
6.3 How to prepare future professionals
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Discussions
- 6.3.5 Share your thoughts
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Videos
- 6.3.2 Zooming out: Reflections on societal change and implications for professional services
- 6.3.3 The T-shaped professional
- 6.3.4 Educationg for a collaborative workforce: interprofessional education
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- 6.3.1 Introduction
6.4 Tying it together
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Peer Review
- 6.4.3 Integration
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Discussions
- 6.4.4 Share your thoughts
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Readings
- 6.4.1 Reading: Reflection on case study
- 6.4.2 A course overview
6.5 Course closure
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Readings
- 6.5.1 Acknowledgements
- 6.5.2 Final survey
Auto Summary
Join "Professionalism in an Era of Change" to explore how societal and technological shifts are reshaping professional domains. This interdisciplinary course, led by expert instructors, delves into historical, sociological, organizational, and psychological perspectives on professionalism. With a focus on core themes, theories, and practical challenges, it offers a comprehensive assessment of professionalism in transition. Ideal for professionals seeking to adapt and thrive, the course features engaging lectures, interviews, animations, readings, and peer interactions. Available on Coursera with flexible subscription options, this course promises to enhance your professional development.
- Level Foundation
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة University of Michigan
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Offered by
عن
Suppose you were good with words. Suppose when you decided to speak, the message you delivered—and the way you delivered it—successfully connected with your intended audience. What would that mean for your career prospects? What would that mean for your comfort level in social situations? And perhaps most importantly, what would that mean for your satisfaction with the personal relationships you value the most? This specialization is designed to help you find out. Based on an award-winning course and workshop series at the University of Michigan that has been taken by students training to enter a wide range of fields—law, business, medicine, social work, public policy, design, engineering, and many more—it removes the guesswork from figuring out how to communicate clearly and compellingly. All of us have ideas that are worth sharing. Why not learn to convey yours in a way that people will appreciate, enjoy, and remember?Auto Summary
"Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting" is an engaging course designed to enhance your communication skills, focusing on clear and compelling delivery of your message. Ideal for personal development, this course is rooted in an award-winning series from the University of Michigan, tailored for a diverse audience including aspiring professionals in law, business, medicine, social work, public policy, design, and engineering. Conducted by Coursera, this foundational course helps remove the guesswork from effective communication, ensuring that your ideas are shared in a way that resonates with your audience. Whether you're looking to boost your career prospects, ease social interactions, or improve personal relationships, this course offers valuable insights and practical skills. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, catering to different learning needs and levels of commitment. Embrace the opportunity to become proficient in speaking and presenting, and discover the impact of being truly "good with words."
- Level Foundation
- المدة
- الطبع بواسطة University of Alberta
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In the Software Design and Architecture Specialization, you will learn how to apply design principles, patterns, and architectures to create reusable and flexible software applications and systems. You will learn how to express and document the design and architecture of a software system using a visual notation. Practical examples and opportunities to apply your knowledge will help you develop employable skills and relevant expertise in the software industry.Auto Summary
Unlock the world of software development with the "Software Design and Architecture" Specialization. This foundational course is perfect for those looking to enhance their personal development in the tech domain. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, you'll delve into essential design principles, patterns, and architectures that are crucial for creating robust, reusable, and flexible software applications and systems. Throughout the course, you'll learn to effectively express and document software designs using visual notations, transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills. Engage with practical examples and hands-on opportunities to solidify your learning and build industry-relevant expertise. This self-paced program offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, catering to different learning needs and career goals. Ideal for aspiring software developers and professionals seeking to strengthen their design and architecture capabilities, this course promises to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in the dynamic software industry.
- Level Foundation
- المدة
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This specialization provides learners with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to develop a strong foundation in information visualization and to design and develop advanced applications for visual data analysis. The specialization is characterized by two main complementary features: (1) providing a strong understanding of visual perception and the theory of visual encoding to design and evaluate innovative visualization methods; (2) providing the necessary skills to develop advanced web-based applications for visual data analysis. The specialization is organized around four courses that cover fundamentals, applied perception, advanced visualization method and interactive visualization. The specialization is meant to prepare students to work on complex data science projects that require the development of interactive visual interfaces for data analysis. The courses can also be taken individually to improve relevant skills in visualization. For instance, the course on applied perception provides unique skills to evaluate and design innovative visualization in all sorts of scenarios.Auto Summary
The Information Visualization specialization on Coursera focuses on building a solid foundation in visual data analysis and developing advanced applications. This course covers visual perception, encoding theory, and interactive web-based visualization. Ideal for personal development, it's structured into four comprehensive courses. Learners can enhance their skills individually or prepare for complex data science projects. Subscription options are available at the Starter level. Perfect for those at the foundational level seeking to innovate in data visualization.
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