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      Northeastern University

      Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Accountability, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting, Adaptability

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Network Function Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Mastering Ansible Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, Web Applications, Application Servers, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Version Control, DevOps, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Power Electronics, Network Planning And Design, System Requirements, Interoperability

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Web Applications

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, LLM Application, Generative AI, Recruitment, HR Tech, Talent Recruitment, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Recruitment Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills, Business Process Automation, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, JSON, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Style Guides

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      游戏策划与设计

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      MOOC and Blended Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Physics, Materials science, Laboratory Research, Medical Equipment and Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Science and Research, Research, Electronic Components

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

    • Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation: Northeastern University
    • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
    • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Network Function Virtualization: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Mastering Ansible Automation: Codio
    • Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Core Java: Codio
    • 游戏策划与设计: Fudan University

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