Virtual – Power BI: DAX for Power BI
2026-02-03 09:00 - 2026-02-04 17:00 (America/New_York) | OH
02/03/2026 – 02/04/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Master DAX formulas to unlock advanced metrics and custom analytics.
Great For: Experienced Power BI users, analysts, data professionals.
Full description: This hands-on course will show you how to write DAX formulas to solve real-world business problems and explore your data at a much deeper level. Topics include date/time and time intelligence functions, filtering and conditional logic with CALCULATE() and FILTER(), statistical and text-based calculations, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Prerequesites:
Although experience with Power BI Desktop is not strictly required for this class, students with at least some familiarity will be better equipped to get the most out of the lab work.
Course price: $1300

Virtual - Power BI classes

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Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Geauga Economic Leadership - February 2026
2026-02-06 08:00 - 09:30 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
Join us for the February Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, February 6, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.
Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network, learn, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business, industry, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services.
Spend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast, coffee and water are provided.
8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 am – 10:00 am – Program
This FREE event is hosted right inside the main doors of KSU Geauga, facing Claridon-Troy Road.

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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 1
2026-02-11 09:00 - 17:00 | OH
02/11/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts, formulas, and quick tools.
Great For: Beginners, professionals needing a refresher, office staff.
Full description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time.
Course price: $279

Virtual - Excel Level 1

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Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Virtual – Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst
2026-02-11 09:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00 | OH
02/11/2026 – 02/13/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Learn how to prepare, model, and visualize data with Power BI to earn your Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential.
Great For: Data analysts, business intelligence professionals, Excel power users.
Full description: Kickstart your Power BI journey with this comprehensive course that teaches you how to ingest, clean, transform, and model data using best practices. Learn to build interactive dashboards and manage report deployment with security and scalability in mind.
Prerequesites:
Successful Data Analysts start this role with experience of working with data in the cloud.
Specifically:
Understanding core data concepts.
Knowledge of working with relational data in the cloud.
Knowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts.
Course price: $1739

Virtual - Power BI classes

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Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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February 2026 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC)
2026-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH, 44021, United States
REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 2026 GSC HERE!

February 2026 GSC:

Program: Cyber Security
Presenter: Ed Slusarsky
Location: Kent State Geauga
REGISTRATION

Please note: Members will be expected to cover the cost of their lunch fees. This will be $300 for 10 meetings if paid in advance or $35 per meeting. For non-members this cost is $40 per meeting.
Geauga Safety Council lunch meetings are held monthly (except for January). The meetings will be held on the second Friday of the month, at Kent State University, Geauga Campus with check-in beginning at 11:45 am with the program to follow at 12 pm and will conclude no later than 1:00 pm.
What are the benefits?

Earn a 3% safety council rebate on your works compensation premium.
Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and wellness in your workplace.
Network and share best practices with other employers in your community.
Identify resources to assist in your accident prevention efforts.
Access risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
Membership is FREE.

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Safety is Priority One!
To learn more about the Geauga Safety Council, click here, call us at 440-564-1060 or email safetycouncil@geaugagrowth.com.
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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2
2026-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 | OH
02/19/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Take Excel 365 to the next level with multiple worksheets, charts, and advanced formatting.
Great For: Intermediate Excel users, business professionals managing complex data.
Full description: In this course, you will cover how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel 365, and use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. You will sort and filter data, use conditional formatting, and create and format tables and charts. You will learn how to protect worksheets and files, as well as referring to data in other workbooks through 3D formulas. Finally, you will create names, customize a template, and work with comments and graphics.
Prerequesites:
To ensure success, students should have completed Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Course price: $289

Virtual - Excel Level 2

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Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Virtual – Excel 2019 Data Analysis with Power Pivot
2026-02-20 08:00 - 12:00 | OH
02/20/2026 @ 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Simple Description: Use Power Pivot to organize, manipulate, and report on large datasets.
Great For: Business analysts, data managers, and Excel power users.
Full description: We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately, Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.
Prerequesites:
Levels 1 & 2 and PivotTables
Course price: $219

Virtual - Misc Excel Classes

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Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
2026-02-23 | OH
Description
This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them. The course is designed as a blended learning experience that combines instructor-led training with online materials on the Microsoft Learn platform (https://azure.com/learn). The hands-on exercises in the course are based on Learn modules, and students are encouraged to use the content on Learn as reference materials to reinforce what they learn in the class and to explore topics in more depth.

Virtual - AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

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04/20/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/16/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/21/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

08/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

09/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

10/27/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Brand: Microsoft
Exam: AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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C)ISRM: Information Systems Risk Manager
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 | OH
Description
In this course, you will first learn to assess a system, then implement risk controls. Finally, you will be able to monitor and maintain risk procedures. With this training, you will be able to identify risks associated with specific industries. After course completion, you will be able to design, implement, monitor and maintain risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to:

Pass the C)ISRM exam

Pre-Requisites
C)SP

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)ISRM
CEU Credits: 2.8
Course Hours: 28
Number of Days: 4
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C)PTE: Penetration Testing Engineer
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | OH
Description
In this course you will cover 5 Key Elements of Pen Testing; Information Gathering, Scanning, Enumeration, Exploitation and Reporting. Plus, discover the latest vulnerabilities and the techniques malicious hackers are using to acquire and destroy data. Additionally, you will learn more about the business skills needed to identify protection opportunities, justify testing activities and optimize security controls appropriate to the business needs in order to reduce business risk.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Have solid knowledge of testing and reporting procedures which will prepare them for upper management roles within a cybersecurity system
Be able to competently take the C)PTE exam

Pre-Requisites

C)PEH or equivalent knowledge
12 months of Networking Experience
Sound Knowledge of TCP/IP
Basic Knowledge of Linux
Microsoft Security experience

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)PTE
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CompTIA: Security+
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | OH
Description
If you intend to pass the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of IT security. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your cybersecurity skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level security role.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Summarize fundamental security concepts.
Compare threat types.
Explain appropriate cryptographic solutions.
Implement identity and access management.
Secure enterprise network architecture.
Secure cloud network architecture.
Explain resiliency and site security concepts.
Explain vulnerability management.
Evaluate network security capabilities.
Assess endpoint security capabilities.
Enhance application security capabilities.
Explain incident response and monitoring concepts.
Analyze indicators of malicious activity
Summarize security governance concepts.
Explain risk management processes.
Summarize data protection and compliance concepts

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a minimum of two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, hands-on experience with technical information security, and a broad knowledge of security concepts. CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+, or the equivalent knowledge, is strongly recommended.

Virtual - CompTIA: Security+

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04/13/2026 - 04/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05/11/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/14/2026 - 09/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/02/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CompTIA
Exam: CompTIA Security+
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | OH
Description
This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61r2 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide), US-CERT’s National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-41 on Cyber Incident Coordination. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents. The course introduces tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization’s security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and remediate and report incidents as they occur. This course provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should meet the following requirements:

At least two years (recommended) of experience or education in computer network security technology or a related field.
The ability or curiosity to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management.
Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs.
General knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms.
Foundation-level skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments.
Entry-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching.
General or practical knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including, but not limited to, TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHCP.

Virtual - CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

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04/06/2026 - 04/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05/11/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

07/10/2026 - 07/14/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

09/07/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

11/30/2026 - 12/04/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

01/04/2027 - 01/08/2027 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Brand: CertNexus
Exam: CFR
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
2026-02-23 10:00 - 2026-02-27 18:00 | OH
Description
Defining the Security Operations Center Understanding Network Infrastructure and Network Security Monitoring Tools Exploring Data Type Categories Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts Understanding Common TCP/IP Attacks Understanding Endpoint Security Technologies Understanding Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC Identifying Resources for Hunting Cyber Threats Understanding Event Correlation and Normalization Identifying Common Attack Vectors Identifying Malicious Activity Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior Conducting Security Incident Investigations Using a Playbook Model to Organize Security Monitoring Understanding SOC Metrics Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation Describing Incident Response Understanding the Use of VERIS Understanding Windows Operating System Basics Understanding Linux Operating System Basics Lab outline Use NSM Tools to Analyze Data Categories Explore Cryptographic Technologies Explore TCP/IP Attacks Explore Endpoint Security Investigate Hacker Methodology Hunt Malicious Traffic Correlate Event Logs, Packet Captures (PCAPs), and Alerts of an Attack Investigate Browser-Based Attacks Analyze Suspicious Domain Name System (DNS) Activity Explore Security Data for Analysis Investigate Suspicious Activity Using Security Onion Investigate Advanced Persistent Threats Explore SOC Playbooks Explore the Windows Operating System Explore the Linux Operating System.

Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to: Explain how a Security Operations Center (SOC) operates and describe the different types of services that are performed from a Tier 1 SOC analyst?s perspective. Explain Network Security Monitoring (NSM) tools that are available to the network security analyst. Explain the data that is available to the network security analyst. Describe the basic concepts and uses of cryptography. Describe security flaws in the TCP/IP protocol and how they can be used to attack networks and hosts. Understand common endpoint security technologies. Understand the kill chain and the diamond models for incident investigations, and the use of exploit kits by threat actors. Identify resources for hunting cyber threats. Explain the need for event data normalization and event correlation. Identify the common attack vectors. Identify malicious activities. Identify patterns of suspicious behaviors. Conduct security incident investigations. Explain the use of a typical playbook in the SOC. Explain the use of SOC metrics to measure the effectiveness of the SOC. Explain the use of a workflow management system and automation to improve the effectiveness of the SOC. Describe a typical incident response plan and the functions of a typical Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Explain the use of Vocabulary for Event Recording and Incident Sharing (VERIS) to document security incidents in a standard format.

Pre-Requisites
Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills: Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems Familiarity with the basics of networking security concepts The following Cisco course can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCN).

Virtual - Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)

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Brand: Cisco
Exam: CBROPS
CEU Credits: 3.5
Course Hours: 35
Number of Days: 5
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C)ISMS-LA: Certified ISMS Lead Auditor
2026-02-25 09:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | OH
Description
In this course, you will be prepared to conduct audits of information security management systems (“ISMS”) to ensure that they meet ISO/IEC 27001 standards in any organization.
ISMS ISO/IEC 27001 Audit Methodology:
Planning
Control Evaluation
Substantive Testing
Completion
The C)ISMS-LA is perfect for those looking to perform an internal or external ISMS 1S0/IEC 27001 audit.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Competently take the C)ISMS-LA exam
Acquire the necessary knowledge to manage an ISMS audit

Pre-Requisites

Experience with Information Systems
Interest in Auditing

Course Details
Brand: Mile2
Exam: Mile2 C)ISMS-LA
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 21
Number of Days: 3
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Virtual – Excel 365 Level 3
2026-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | OH
02/26/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Simple Description: Master Excel 365 with advanced formulas, macros, and collaboration tools.
Great For: Advanced Excel users, analysts, professionals automating or sharing data.
Full description: In this course, you will cover how to create and work with Macros and VBA Programming, as well as how to add Form Controls and assign a Macro to a Form Control. You will learn about formula auditing, and will learn about common errors, how to correct them, and how to use the Watch Window to see changes in formulas. You will also work with creating and modifying hyperlinks, getting data from the internet, as well as saving workbooks, worksheets, charts, and ranges as web pages. You will create custom styles and learn how to use advanced conditional formatting. Finally, you will learn how to create and use a shared workbook, including how to protect, consolidate, and resolve editing conflicts in a shared workbook.
Prerequesites:
To ensure success, students can take the following courses, or should possess the equivalent skill level:
Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1
Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2
Course price: $299

Virtual - Excel Level 3

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DEBIZ: Data Ethics for Business Professionals
2026-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 | OH
Description
The power of extracting value from data utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning exposes the learning differences between humans and machines. Humans can apply ethical principles throughout the decision-making process to avoid discrimination, societal harm, and marginalization to maintain and even enhance acceptable norms. Machines make decisions autonomously. So how do we apply ethical principles to data driven technology? This course provides business professionals and consumers of technology core concepts of ethical principles, how they can be applied to emerging data driven technologies and the impact to an organization which ignores ethical use of technology.

Pre-Requisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have a working knowledge of general business concepts and practices. You should also have a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence and or Data Science. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following courses:

AIBIZ: Artificial Intelligence for Business Professionals
DSBIZ: Data Science for Business Professionals

Course Details
Brand: CertNexus
Exam: DEBIZ
CEU Credits: 0.7
Course Hours: 7
Number of Days: 1
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