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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, User Experience, User Story, Product Development, User Research, New Product Development, Product Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Dependency Analysis, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Design, Testability

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Sales Operations: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Organizational Structure, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Qualitative Research, Systems Thinking, Survey Creation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Services, Solution Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Solution Design, Test Planning, Cloud Storage, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Qualitative Research Methods: Capturing Rich Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Surveys, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis, Report Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Dataflow

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Succession Planning, Business Ethics, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Flush Out a Feature on Coursera in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Kanban Principles, Mockups, Data Import/Export, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Ideation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Bayesian Network, Decision Making, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Spring Framework: Board Infinity
    • Sales Operations: Final Project: West Virginia University
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español: Google Cloud
    • Qualitative Research Methods: Capturing Rich Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo

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