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      Coursera Project Network

      Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Product Family Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales II

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Organizational Structure, Business, Staff Management, Business Management, New Business Development, Workforce Management, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Motivation, People Management, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Growth Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      Mobile Development and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, React Native, JSON, Package and Software Management, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Agentic systems, Interactive Design, User Experience, Cloud API

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Control Panels, Technical Standard, Construction, Design Specifications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Go Programming Language

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, API Design, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, System Monitoring, Software Design, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Integration Testing, Application Performance Management, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Network Protocols

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Content Management, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Fundamentos da Gestão do Sucesso do Cliente

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Retention, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Consultative Approaches, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Software As A Service, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Relationship Management, Target Audience, Process Design, Value Propositions, Business Analysis, Business Transformation, Business Solutions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera Project Network
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
    • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
    • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
    • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta
    • Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics: Google Cloud
    • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
    • Go Programming Language: Edureka

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