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In this micro course you will explore the history, values, principles, and philosophy of DevOps. You’ll examine how it can help the organization to deliver software more efficiently, and with greater agility and quality. Join us to learn about the kind of culture and structure you will need in organizations to make DevOps successful. You’ll also explore how to value people who make DevOps successful, and various approaches to seamlessly deliver software products. This micro course will also explore the processes and practices of continuous delivery. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Define DevOps and describe its benefits as compared to other approaches. Describe the DevOps lifecycle and processes. Compare and contrast models of Agile and Waterfall software delivery. Describe agile techniques (Lean, Scrum, Kanban) used in software development and when/how to apply them. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Agile methods: scrum, kanban, lean Agile planning: product planning, selection and benefits Software development Release planning Continuous improvement Cross collaboration Change management

If you understand DevOps practices and benefits, and the organizational process changes and structures required for it to be successful, this micro course is for you. You‘ll learn about DevOps architecture and the overall DevOps ecosystem. In addition, you’ll explore continuous integration and other relevant practices and tools. Career opportunities and DevOps roles in matured organizations will also be discussed. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Describe the DevOps ecosystem and models of architecture (monolithic vs microservices architecture). Define key concepts in DevOps including Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery. Describe and select appropriate test and Deployment strategies. Identify best practice tools and application for implementation. Explore Cloud DevOps (Azure, GCP and AWS). Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Application architecture Application infrastructure Agile Application Development Software development Software automation Automation testing & monitoring Cloud infrastructure management Team collaboration

Python enables practitioners to design and build automated solutions that help organizations develop efficient processes. As an open- source language, it’s accessible to any business unit. This 15-hour micro course uses practical, hands-on approaches to learning Python programming and foundational software development principles. Learners will gain practical experience in designing and building automated solutions. In addition to lectures, discussions, and practical instruction, you’ll explore key topics through group exercises and assignments. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Understand and apply Pythonic structures and logic to build programs. Design automation solutions to simplify business processes. Build and deploy Python-based automation solutions. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Python programming Business problem definition / opportunity identification and scoping Automation solution design / feature assessment

This introductory micro course provides a gentle introduction to programming in Python and its applications in the world of big data. As organizations continue to digitize and generate increasingly large amounts of data, open-source tools like Python can enable data manipulation and exploration, machine learning, and statistical analysis in a scalable manner. A basic understanding of Python enables businesses to take advantage of available data to drive business strategy and value. This 15-hour micro course uses practical, hands-on approaches to learning Python programming and foundational data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy and Matplotlib) to explore, manipulate, and visualize data. Learners will gain practical experience in attaining insights from data. In addition to lectures, discussions, and practical instruction, you’ll explore key topics through group exercises and assignments. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Understand and apply basic Python programming techniques for data analysis. Import and manipulate csv and Excel files using Python. Produce insights from data using NumPy and Pandas. Create effective data visualizations using Python. Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include: Python programming Conduct heuristic data analysis Manipulate and organize data for analysis Use descriptive statistics to gain insights from data

If you’re seeking to integrate mindfulness and art therapy into your personal life or professional practice, this course is for you. You’ll learn why and how mindfulness-based interventions and art therapy came together to create new protocols and tools in psychotherapy. This course will teach you methods and skills to increase awareness of the self through creative exploration. You’ll emerge with a greater awareness of how mindfulness and art therapy can improve cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes. No prior artistic experience is needed. Notes: This course is equivalent to 3519 and 3520. This course is for educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment from a qualified and registered healthcare professional or service provider. Discover the foundations of art psychotherapy and the creative art therapies. Learn about the origins of mindfulness, compassion, and other meditations and their secularization in Western societies. Explore the integration of secular mindfulness and compassion in clinical settings. Discover the current literature on the benefits of mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion meditation with art therapy for mental health and well-being. Explore how mindfulness, compassion, and art therapy can improve cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.

Learn how to translate Chinese into English, whether in the fields of law, commerce or literature. You will learn skills that will help you critically analyze and accurately translate more complex documents, preserving the essence and integrity of the written word. All course materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar. Translate difficult language structures while avoiding literal renditions and awkward syntax. Translate subtle and nuanced thoughts into written form. Translate more complex business and cultural material.

To work as a Chinese to English translator, you must be able to render complex ideas from the fields of law, commerce and literature. This online course will build your qualifications and skills. You'll learn to critically analyze and accurately translate documents and you'll get feedback on your written translations. All materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar. Handle common yet difficult translations. Avoid literal renditions and awkward syntax. Translate subtle and nuanced thoughts into written form. Make complex business material clear in the target language.

To work as a Chinese to English translator, you must be able to handle complex business and cultural demands. With this online Level III course, you'll be well on your way. Continue to build your analysis and translation skills and qualifications. Get supportive feedback on your written translations. All materials are provided in PDF format and you communicate with your instructor by email and webinar. Handle common yet difficult translations. Avoid literal renditions and awkward syntax. Render subtle and nuanced thoughts into written form. Translate more complex business material.

Project management is both an art and a science. Knowing and applying the key tools and techniques required to manage waterfall projects, (also known as traditional or predictive projects) will help you add value as a team member or project leader. The course is designed for those with some project management knowledge and experience wanting to gain in-depth knowledge and practice applying the tools and techniques to manage predictive projects. In this practical course, you will apply tools and techniques such as decomposition, make-or-buy, estimating, schedule compression, contingency development, and earned value management. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Construct a WBS to control project activities based on requirements Design a project procurement and contract management approach to support project success Design a project estimating approach to address the estimating challenges on the project Construct a project schedule to address resource and time constraints Formulate the project contingency Design a project control system and acceptance criteria

Explore the business side of architecture and learn the strategies, tools and techniques needed to successfully sustain and grow an architectural practice. Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of core functional business areas, this course will help you strengthen your business skills and apply this knowledge to your own practice or firm. In this multimodal course, you’ll engage in a blend of self-directed reading and learning activities, adaptive quizzes, and interactive webinars led by subject matter and industry experts. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Recognize the fundamental legal and regulatory requirements of licensure, insurance, and contracts. Discuss how to create and articulate the value of architectural services, fees and expertise through marketing and communications strategy. Explain the function and importance of business models, operational structures, fees calculation and resourcing. Identify organizational and project leadership strategies, tools, and techniques.