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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Systems Design, Automation, Computational Logic, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Collection, Customer Data Management, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Community Development, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Introduction and Setup

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Business Objects Framework, Software As A Service, Application Design

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Employee Training, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Microarchitecture, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Systems Integration, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Build Tools, Application Security, Maintainability

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Network Security, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Advertising in the Age of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Generative AI Agents, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Unreal para Principiantes: Crea videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Literacy, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Chat

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Business Communication, Communication, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera
    • Fundamentals Of Microfrontends: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
    • Advertising in the Age of Generative AI : University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications

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