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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Course Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Learning Styles, Collaboration, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Theory, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Trustworthy Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Generative AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Development of Secure Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Computer Programming, System Requirements, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Data Processing, Electronic Systems, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Architecture

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Development

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Typography, React.js, Web Development Tools, JSON, Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Javascript, Debugging, Usability, Web Development, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Construction, Pollution Prevention, Disabilities, Environmental Policy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      443 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      939 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
    • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program: University of Minnesota
    • Frontend Development: Scrimba
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University

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