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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computing for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Oncology

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Glasgow

      Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Ethics, Biostatistics, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning

      4.6
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Case, Javascript and jQuery, Programming Principles, Browser Compatibility, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Enterprise Database Migration

      Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Microsoft SQL Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Enterprise Application Management, Virtual Machines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Systems Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Process Design, Problem Management, Business Process, Product Lifecycle Management, Information Technology, Business Communication

      4.4
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Product Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción al Desarrollo de Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Writing, Research Design, Writing, Writing and Editing, Journals, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera Project Network
    • Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1: University of Glasgow
    • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
    • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Enterprise Database Migration: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
    • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introducción al Desarrollo de Software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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