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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

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      4.4
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

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      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, Software Design, Systems Analysis, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technology Strategies, Digital Communications, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Secure Coding, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements, Product Support

      4.6
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Production, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Editing, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Live Streaming, User Interface (UI), Real Time Data, Image Quality, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, API Design, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Data Modeling

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Prioritization, Scalability, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career : IBM
    • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
    • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
    • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
    • Unreal Engine for Beginners: Skillshare
    • Get Started with Android App Development: SkillUp
    • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT

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