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      Rice University

      Python Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      890 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      IT-підтримка від Google

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Data Security, Linux, Encryption, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Information Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      994 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create Video for Online Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Educational Materials, Content Creation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Expression

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Ferrous Technology I

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Process Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Outbreaks and Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Case Studies, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
    • IT-підтримка від Google: Google
    • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis
    • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
    • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University

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