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      Microsoft

      Modeling Data in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Colaboración dinámica

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Quantitative Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Random Forest Algorithm, Program Development, Network Analysis, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Advanced Java

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Hibernate (Java), Data Access, Web Services, Server Side, Performance Tuning, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Restful API, SQL, Transaction Processing

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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 Project Network

      Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Design and Development, Public Cloud

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      GRAMMY GO

      Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Target Audience, Brand Management, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Marketing, Market Research, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Modeling Data in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization: Coursera Project Network
    • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Quantitative Model Checking: EIT Digital
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
    • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
    • System Dynamics: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3: Coursera Project Network
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt

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