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      University of Michigan

      Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Database Design, SQL, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Leaflet (Software), Database Management, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Interactive Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Python Programming, Combinatorics, Data Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Design Strategies

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Testing and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Testability, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Clinical Documentation, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Quantitative Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      RAG for Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, NoSQL, Data Storage, Flask (Web Framework), Query Languages, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Applied Machine Learning, Information Management, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Applied Data Science with R: IBM
    • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
    • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
    • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine

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