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      Scrimba

      Learn Bootstrap

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI)

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, JSON, Cloud Applications, Restful API, UI Components, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Interoperability, Information Systems Security, Integration Testing, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Cloud Storage, Data Mart, Database Design, Snowflake Schema, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Data Transformation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Problem Solving, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Quick Learning, Resourcefulness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Process Mapping, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Adaptability, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Risk Management, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Scalability, Performance Management, Budget Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Learn Bootstrap: Scrimba
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
    • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Data Warehousing: LearnQuest
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
    • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM

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