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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Video Production

      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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Process Mapping, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      The Java Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 3D CAD

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Architectural Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Ethics, Biostatistics, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Research, Writing, Research Design, Science and Research, Higher Education, Journals, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a website with MailChimp

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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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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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera Project Network
    • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Java Language: LearnQuest
    • 工程圖學 3D CAD: National Taiwan University
    • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
    • Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1: University of Glasgow
    • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
    • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera Project Network

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