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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Machine Learning, Big Data, Natural Language Processing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Web Development with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, System Programming, API Design, Rust (Programming Language), Server Side, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Design, Software Documentation, Database Development, Database Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Proyectos complejos: éxitos o fracasos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Planning, Systems Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Project Performance, Ideation, Risk Management, Business

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción a la Robótica e Industria 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Virtual Environment, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing, Data Access, Data Migration, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Secure Coding in Laravel

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Software, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Explanation of Service Value System & its Components

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, IT Management, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
    • Web Development with Rust: Edureka
    • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network
    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
    • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Proyectos complejos: éxitos o fracasos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introducción a la Robótica e Industria 4.0: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core: EDUCBA
    • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2: University of California, Santa Cruz

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