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      Meta

      Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Game Developers and Esports Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Razonamiento artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Digital Transformation, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering DeepSeek.ai: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, LLM Application, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Automation, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Case Studies, Prompt Engineering, Data Capture, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Business, Cultural Sensitivity, Business-To-Consumer

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular game design courses

    • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta
    • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
    • Razonamiento artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Mastering DeepSeek.ai: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills: Board Infinity
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • International Business and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University

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