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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mechanical Vibration

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Orientação a Objetos com Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Testing, Eclipse (Software)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Data Visualization with Matplotlib Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Typography, Python Programming

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Risk Appetite, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      The Art of Film Editing: Color & Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Color Theory, Editing, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Brand New Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

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

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Mechanical Vibration: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Orientação a Objetos com Java: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Advanced Data Visualization with Matplotlib Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Pearson
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • The Art of Film Editing: Color & Visual Storytelling: Skillshare
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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