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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Technical Design, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering, Design Elements And Principles

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Services, Cloud Applications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion, Compliance Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, AI Personalization, Web Design, Application Design, Customer Service, Web Design and Development, Merchant Services, Setting Appointments, Booking (Sales), Responsive Web Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn Typescript

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Debugging, Javascript, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Validation, Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Facility Management, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Business Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, Data Analysis, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Health Technology, Contract Management, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, Cloud API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Provisioning, User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B)

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Fractal Analytics
    • Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum: Universidad Austral
    • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
    • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management: The State University of New York
    • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM

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