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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Automation, Differential Equations, Hardware Architecture, Verification And Validation

      Build toward a degree

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Ideation, Solution Design, Brainstorming, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transforming Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Resilience, Change Management, Asset Management, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Creativity, Ancient History, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L

      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Microsoft

      Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Microsoft

      Project Development in Python

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Project Management, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Project Planning, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Portfolio Management, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Animation and Game Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      A

      Arizona State University

      Perspective-Taking

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
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      E

      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Level, Service Design, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Sourcing, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
    • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden): National Taiwan University
    • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
    • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
    • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative: University of Glasgow
    • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh

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