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      EDUCBA

      Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      AI Game Development Essentials with Unity 6

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, Simulations, System Design and Implementation, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Master Procedural Fractal & Spline Design

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Performance Management, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Synthesis, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Data Sharing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Electrical Power, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Logo Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Soft Body Dynamics: Design & Simulate

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Virtual Environment, Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistics

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Literacy, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Clemson University

      Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Design Strategies, Probability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
    • AI Game Development Essentials with Unity 6: Packt
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Unity: Master Procedural Fractal & Spline Design: EDUCBA
    • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Built Environment Sustainability Assesment : Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
    • Houdini Soft Body Dynamics: Design & Simulate: EDUCBA
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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