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      Johns Hopkins University

      Practical Neuromarketing Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Biomedical Technology, Experimentation, Neurology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Data Management, Software Development, Application Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Human Computer Interaction

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

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement for Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Data Presentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diseña imprimibles para cursos en línea usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Design, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Typography, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computer Displays, Display Devices, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Embedded Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Basic Electrical Systems, Remote Access Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language)

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      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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      National Taiwan University

      商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Game Theory, Economics, Business Research, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      The Limits of Human Perception

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Calendar Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Design Reviews, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Practical Neuromarketing Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
    • Quality Improvement for Population Health: Imperial College London
    • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseña imprimibles para cursos en línea usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2)): National Taiwan University
    • The Limits of Human Perception: Arizona State University

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