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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, Analytical Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Performance Optimization and Scalability

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, Redis, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Equities

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to use Canva hidden features

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Photo Editing, Scalability, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      AWS Database Specialty Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon S3, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Performance Tuning

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt
    • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
    • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
    • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Microsoft
    • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
    • Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • How to use Canva hidden features: Coursera Project Network
    • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College

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