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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design, Coordination, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Goal-Oriented, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Better Business Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Language Competency, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Software, Sales Development, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      963 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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