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      Skillshare

      Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Writing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Computational Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Presentations, Design Thinking, Adobe Illustrator, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Target Audience, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Creative Design, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Development, Query Languages, Oracle SQL Developer, Secure Coding, Data Access, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      PostgreSQL for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Data Store, Scalability, Database Management, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Scripting, Simulations, Scripting Languages, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Cloud Application Development Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, React Redux, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Node.JS, NoSQL, MongoDB, Web Design and Development, Agile Methodology, React.js, Cloud Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cloud Infrastructure, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, DevOps, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Business Research, Product Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Channel, Peer Review, Case Studies, Target Market, Research Design, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Product Strategy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Micrometer, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      GenAI-Assisted Development and Code Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Code Review, Unit Testing, Software Design, LLM Application, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Python Programming, Version Control, Java Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips: Skillshare
    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard: Skillshare
    • Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide: Skillshare
    • Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Cloud Application Development Foundations: IBM
    • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
    • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School

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