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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Standard, Reliability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

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      University of Geneva

      Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Molecular Biology, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Responsible AI, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Getting started with Augmented Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, 3D Assets, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Supply Chain Management, Prototyping

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular technical writing courses

    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
    • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Advanced Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva
    • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
    • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan

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