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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, Mockups, Wireframing, Collaborative Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, JUnit, Generative AI, LLM Application, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      CertNexus

      Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MongoDB Inc.

      MongoDB Aggregation Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Telehealth

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Communication Systems, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Risk Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Scalability, Performance Management, Budget Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Adobe

      Multichannel Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, MarTech, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Driving engagement, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Program Evaluation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Data Ethics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
    • MongoDB Aggregation Framework: MongoDB Inc.
    • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
    • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
    • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
    • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University

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