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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Network Analysis, Growth Mindedness, Event-Driven Programming, Graph Theory, Unit Testing, Technical Communication, Java, Data Structures, Java Programming, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Security, Web Development, Cloud Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Design Specifications, Design Software, Storytelling, Information Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Wind Energy

      Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Mechanical Engineering, Forecasting, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Cost Estimation, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Financial Analysis, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development, Unit Testing, System Programming, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Development, Simulations, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Engineering, Software Design, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      Construction Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Environment Health And Safety, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Lean Methodologies, Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Program Evaluation, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Communication, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Scrum Master Certification

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Behavior-Driven Development, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, DevSecOps, Project Risk Management, Sprint Planning, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Program Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, R Programming, Medical Imaging, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Human Learning, Data Analysis Software, Psychology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Experimentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Research Design, Data Analysis, Statistics

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Global Marketing, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Strategy, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Brand Strategy, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Image Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, File Management, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design: Coursera
    • Wind Energy: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
    • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University

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