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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Services, Embedded Systems, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Public Cloud, Node.JS

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Building Generative AI Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, MarTech, Business Strategy, Change Management, Competitive Intelligence, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Game Theory, Machine Learning, Diversity Awareness, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Information Systems Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Engineering Software, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Software Development, Unified Modeling Language, Business Architecture, Python Programming, Business Process Modeling, User Centered Design, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

      2.3
      Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Business Logic, Machine Learning, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Business Economics, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Practices, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Engineering Documentation, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Sales Operations: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, General Sales Practices, Sales, Organizational Structure, Employee Training, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias : LearnQuest
    • Information Systems Foundations: Northeastern University
    • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University

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