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      Scrimba

      Advanced React Skills

      Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Restful API, Authorization (Computing), Software Design, Javascript, Web Development, Web Applications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Environmental Resource Management, Community Organizing, Business Management, Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Python Programming Essentials Training

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Javascript and jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), jQuery, Javascript, React.js, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Tree Learning, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Text Mining, Bayesian Statistics, Information Architecture, Game Design, Complex Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      UX: Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Advanced React Skills: Scrimba
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Structural scheme setting and ETABS Analysis of RCC Building: L&T EduTech
    • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
    • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
    • Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React: Board Infinity
    • Artificial Intelligence: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques: Packt
    • UX: Interaction Design: Packt

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