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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Multimedia, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Valuation for Startups Using Discounted Cash Flows Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Estimation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      CPS solution for Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Cyber Engineering, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Automation, Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integration Testing, Cloud Computing, Matlab

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Llama for Python Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON, Debugging

      4.8
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

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      4.6
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Diagnostic Radiology

      4.5
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Willingness To Learn, Pedagogy, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Research, Learning Styles, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Valuation for Startups Using Discounted Cash Flows Approach: Yonsei University
    • CPS solution for Industries: L&T EduTech
    • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: EIT Digital
    • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust

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