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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Time Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills

      4.9
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

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      575 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
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      450 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      865 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Claves para Gestionar Personas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Asset Creation and Unreal Engine Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Data Security, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Systems Integration

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Habilidades de Gestión del Talento

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Social Skills, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Decision-Making, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Coordination, Behavioral Economics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Advanced React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, API Design, Unit Testing, UI Components, TypeScript, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Integration Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Introduction to HTML: Coursera Project Network
    • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
    • Claves para Gestionar Personas: IESE Business School
    • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Advanced Asset Creation and Unreal Engine Integration: Packt
    • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft

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