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      Microsoft

      Data Preparation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Simulations, Equipment Design, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Technical Design, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Public Health, Chemistry, Building Codes, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Design Specifications, Health And Safety Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Design, Environmental Issue, Research, Product Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Small Business Website with Weebly

      Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Content Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, HTML and CSS

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Micro Electromechanical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Project Execution and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Controls, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Project Performance, Plan Execution, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Game-Theoretic Solution Concept with Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Introduction to PySpark

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Preparation and Management: Microsoft
    • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design: Google Cloud
    • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Create a Small Business Website with Weebly : Coursera Project Network
    • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
    • Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services: University of California San Diego
    • Micro Electromechanical Systems: Indian Institute of Science
    • Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications: IBM
    • Project Execution and Control: Johns Hopkins University

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