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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Plant Operations and Management, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Waste Minimization, Safety Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Process Control, Cost Estimation, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, System Requirements, Computer Programming, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Problem Solving, Cultural Responsiveness, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Animation and Game Design, Computer Science, Game Design, Data Structures, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Threat Modeling, API Design, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Agile Product Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Higher Education, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Structural scheme setting and ETABS Analysis of RCC Building

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Building Design, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Finite Element Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fondamentaux de l’infographie

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Journals, Productivity, File Management, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Governance and Risk Management Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Technology Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk Analysis, Information Technology, Organizational Structure, Accountability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Productivity, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, File Management, Computer Programming

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança e Sociedade

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Cooperation, People Management, Resource Management, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Resource Allocation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Personal Development, Governance, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Self-Awareness, Rapport Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, UI Components, Usability, Prototyping, Mockups

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Secure Software Development: Packt
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
    • Structural scheme setting and ETABS Analysis of RCC Building: L&T EduTech
    • Fondamentaux de l’infographie: California Institute of the Arts
    • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
    • Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity

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