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      Packt

      Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Case, Javascript and jQuery, Apache, Browser Compatibility, Data Structures

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      System Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Software Visualization, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Decision Making

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, AI Personalization, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      AI Receptive Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Systems Development, Software Design, User Story, User Experience Design, LLM Application, UI/UX Research, Software Development Tools, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Software, Project Design, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Process Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Technology and Product Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, New Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Technology Roadmaps, Health Care, Product Strategy, Technology Solutions, User Research

      2.3
      Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Management, Restful API, Application Security, Scalability, Software Versioning, Automation, Data Integration, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
    • System Dynamics: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson University
    • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
    • Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Technology and Product Planning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation: Google Cloud
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java: Coursera Project Network

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