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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Unit Testing, Scalability, Restful API, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creativity, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Test Tools

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      CPS solution for Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Cyber Engineering, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Automation, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Hydraulics, Integration Testing, Cloud Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Matlab, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Interactive Learning

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn UI Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Typography, Web Design, Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Instructional Design, Constructive Feedback, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Document Management, Presentations, Concision, Writing

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
    • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
    • Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности: University of Virginia
    • CPS solution for Industries: L&T EduTech
    • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
    • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
    • Learn UI Design Fundamentals: Scrimba
    • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network

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