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      EDUCBA

      MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Uso de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, User Centered Design, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Policy Development, Public Administration, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Project Design, Data Management, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Project Implementation

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), JUnit, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Conceptual Design

      Build toward a degree

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain, Technical Consulting, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Training AI with Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Collection, Experimentation, Data Validation, Data Quality, Performance Testing, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Store, Database Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Architecture, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Content Management, Multimedia, User Experience Design

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization)

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Building Information Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Estimation, Civil Engineering, Engineering Change Order, Simulation and Simulation Software, Construction Management, Creative Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Empreendedorismo e Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Fundraising, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Professional Networking, Product Development, Business Strategies, Presentations, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray: EDUCBA
    • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan
    • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gen AI For Sustainability: Starweaver
    • Training AI with Humans: Johns Hopkins University
    • ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations: Packt
    • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
    • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?: UBITS

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