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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      3.8
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      系统平台与计算环境

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Computer Networking, Computer Systems, Network Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Computer Literacy, Computational Logic, Computing Platforms, Computer Hardware

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Assembly Drawing, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Software Engineering Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Program Development, Azure DevOps, Application Deployment, Design Strategies, Virtual Machines, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Cloud FinOps

      Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cloud Platforms, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Multi-Cloud, Cost Accounting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Financial Management, Anomaly Detection

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Professional Development, Team Building, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Negotiation, Digital Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data Visualization Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Random Forest Algorithm, Program Development, Network Analysis, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
    • Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • 系统平台与计算环境: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • xDesign Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes
    • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
    • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
    • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Visualization Best Practices: University of California, Irvine

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