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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Multimedia, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Trustworthy Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Essential Design Principles for Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Client Needs and Software Requirements

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      English for Teaching Purposes

      Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Saúde Baseada em Evidências

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Health Care, Health Policy, Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Investigation, Research Design, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      914 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Databases: Meta
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Marketing e vendas B2B: Fechando novos negócios: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Introducción a Java: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
    • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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