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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Power BI, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Hydrant System

      Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Codes, Control Systems, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard, Materials science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Recruitment, Writing, Design

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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Animations, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Interactive Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Database Application, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Database Design, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Management, Productivity Software, Client Services, Content Management Systems, Process Improvement and Optimization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, No-Code Development, Productivity, Content Management, Collaboration

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Network Management and Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Analysis, Operations Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Visionary, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI: Edureka
    • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
    • Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Notion for Client and Project Management: Skillshare

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