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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Conformando tu estrategia digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Инициирование и планирование проектов

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Influencing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Advanced Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Peer Review, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Mentorship, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Change Control, Contract Management, Project Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Safety Assurance, Cost Control, Arbitration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Concrete Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, System Requirements, Control Systems, Safety Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Resilient Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Resilience, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Management Training And Development, Team Oriented, Team Leadership, Rapport Building, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence, Collaboration, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Инициирование и планирование проектов: University of California, Irvine
    • Advanced Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
    • Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Concrete Techniques: L&T EduTech
    • Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System: L&T EduTech

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