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      Coursera Project Network

      Testing and Profiling in NetBeans: Fix a Mortgage Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Java, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Performance Testing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Performance Reviews: Streamline Feedback Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Performance Appraisal, Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, AI Personalization, Workforce Development, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Human Resource Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Responsible AI, Performance Analysis, Automation, Coaching, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Trend Analysis, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Interactive Web Content Using AJAX and JSON in JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Development Environment, Restful API, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Horror Gameplay and Inventory Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethics of Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Asynchronism using .NET Core: Implement a banking system

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Transaction Processing, Application Development, .NET Framework, Systems Integration, Data Access, Application Design, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      创新思维

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cannabis Harvest & Curing

      Skills you'll gain: Detail Oriented, Follow Through, Analytical Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

    • Testing and Profiling in NetBeans: Fix a Mortgage Calculator: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Performance Reviews: Streamline Feedback Processes: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Interactive Web Content Using AJAX and JSON in JavaScript: Packt
    • Advanced Horror Gameplay and Inventory Systems: Packt
    • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
    • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
    • Asynchronism using .NET Core: Implement a banking system: Coursera Project Network
    • From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch: Coursera
    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder

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