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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Live Streaming, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Application Development, Network Infrastructure, Computer Vision, Video Production, Content Management, Scalability, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Glasgow

      Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Responsible AI, Data Mining, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Electocardiography, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a UML

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Skillshare

      AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Editing, Generative AI, Storyboarding, Video Production, Animations, Brand Strategy, Productivity, Branding, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Creative Design, Promotional Strategies, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Developing a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business, Business Management, Global Marketing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Functional Design, Leadership, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Software Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Reliability, Performance Measurement, Maintainability, Manufacturing Processes, Scalability

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Building Data Visualization Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
    • AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
    • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
    • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare
    • English for Developing a Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan

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