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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Converter Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Graphical Tools, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      649 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Architecture

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game design courses

    • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Converter Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
    • Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Network Security: ISC2
    • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program: University of Minnesota
    • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
    • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM

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