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      Coursera Project Network

      Crie designs e protótipos de alta fidelidade com Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Web Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 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)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Internet Of Things, jQuery, Telecommunications, Cross Platform Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Operators

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Precast & Advanced Pile Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Productivity in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Time Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      5G Network Architecture and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, Mockups, Wireframing, Collaborative Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Crie designs e protótipos de alta fidelidade com Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
    • TypeScript Operators: Coursera Project Network
    • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360: Packt
    • Precast & Advanced Pile Foundation: L&T EduTech
    • Productivity in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest

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