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      Peking University

      软件工程

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Development Testing, Requirements Analysis, Agile Software Development, Functional Requirement, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Development, Systems Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Techniques and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Equipment Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimating, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Estimation, Architecture and Construction, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Commercial Construction, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Automation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Digital Transformation, Assembly Drawing

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fudan University

      游戏产业概论

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Game Design, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Innovation, Art History, Computer Hardware

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

      Skills you'll gain: Hotel Operations, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Metrics, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Health Technology, Clinical Experience, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Business Systems Analysis, Disabilities, Innovation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, iOS Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Manufacturing Industry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Planning, Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Collaboration, Adaptability, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Containerization, Security Testing, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption, Authentications, Verification And Validation

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Research Methodologies, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • 软件工程: Peking University
    • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Construction Techniques and Practices: L&T EduTech
    • 游戏产业概论: Fudan University
    • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice: Imperial College London
    • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
    • Manufacturing Industry 101: Coursera Instructor Network

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