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      University of California San Diego

      Graph Analytics for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Data Structures, Query Languages, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn to code with AI

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Development, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Version Control, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Development, Database Application, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Prototyping, Model View Controller, Maintainability, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, jQuery, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Interactive Design, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Applications, User Centered Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Architectural Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Management, Health Disparities, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Building Codes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cloudera

      Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Query Languages, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Development, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging

      2.6
      Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      SQL for Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Access

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Planning, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
    • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University

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