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      University of Michigan

      Django Features and Libraries

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Database Design, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts, Relational Databases, Data Validation

      4.8
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      396 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

      Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Functional Design, Hardware Architecture, Other Programming Languages

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      竞争策略(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, New Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Product Design, Innovation, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      TOGAF 10 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Application Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Advanced Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Program Development, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis

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      404 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      713 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Animations, Software Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Javascript, Maintainability, Interactive Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, User Experience Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      748 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Certified Ethical Hacking (v12): LearnKartS
    • Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
    • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
    • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • CSS: Scrimba

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