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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Digital Communications, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Integrating Generative AI into Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, LLM Application, Constructive Feedback, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Responsible AI, Project Management, Data Ethics, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Documentation, Data Science

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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Explorando la Energía Sustentable

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      728 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Graphical Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Unsupervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI

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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), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Design

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      3D CAD Fundamental

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
    • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Integrating Generative AI into Project Management: Vanderbilt University
    • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • 3D CAD Fundamental: National Taiwan University

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