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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

      4.7
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

      4.4
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Build a Turret Shooter with Blueprints

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Scripting, System Design and Implementation, Animations, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), JSON, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Structures, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Program Development, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      中医汉语

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Literacy, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Major and Principal Gifts

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Writing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Compliance Reporting, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Expression

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Concurrency in Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit : Coursera Project Network
    • Unreal Engine: Build a Turret Shooter with Blueprints: EDUCBA
    • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
    • Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown: Packt
    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • 中医汉语: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Major and Principal Gifts: University of California, Davis
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis

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