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      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Intelligence for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Creativity, Web Content, Interpersonal Communications, Digital Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Health Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Establishing Product-Market Fit

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Needs Assessment, Ideation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Infographic in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Productivity, Registration, Professional Development, System Requirements, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, User Interface (UI) Design, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Restful API, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Databases, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure, Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
    • Digital Intelligence for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Create an Infographic in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam: CertNexus
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
    • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
    • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
    • Project Management: Life cycle and project planning: Politecnico di Milano

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