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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Design, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms

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      149 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Cultural Diversity, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Process Improvement, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Journals, Creativity

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Design, Big Data, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Data Security, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      60 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Debugging

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      54 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness

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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Strategic Brand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Market Share, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling

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      12 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Strategic management: Be competitive

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping

      4.6
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Centric Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Service Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers:Ā University of Colorado System
    • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image :Ā California Institute of the Arts
    • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Get Started with Android App Development:Ā SkillUp
    • Psychology in Everyday Life:Ā American Psychological Association
    • Strategic Brand Management:Ā S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role:Ā CVS Health
    • Strategic management: Be competitive:Ā Macquarie University

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