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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Go To Market Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Product Design, New Product Development, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Story, Data Visualization Software, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Microsoft Excel, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Systems Design, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of NestJS

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Middleware, Model View Controller, TypeScript, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Server Side, Restful API, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Routing, Development Environment, Debugging, Android Development, Dependency Analysis

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Xbox

      Digital and Print Media Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, File Management, Color Theory

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Decision Making, Adaptability, Resilience

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Risk Strategy and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Conflict Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Scripting, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software, Animations

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of NestJS: Board Infinity
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
    • Digital and Print Media Design: Xbox
    • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
    • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS

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