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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
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Development, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Event-Driven Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Adobe InDesign, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Art History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      985 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)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      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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      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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Emerging Technologies, Automation

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

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      Google

      Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

      Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management, Email Marketing, Customer Insights, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Portfolio Management, Marketing Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Survey Creation, Product Strategy, Product Lining, Product Marketing, Target Market, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Marketing, Product Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

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

    • Wind Energy: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
    • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google

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