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      Meta

      Introduction to Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, General Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, 3D Modeling, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Computer Hardware, Electronics, Simulations, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Open Source Technology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Interactivity with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Market Research and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Marketing, Research Design, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Business Research, Experimentation, Target Market, Data Collection, Business Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Customer Demand Planning, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain Planning, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      Meta

      Meta Android UI Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kotlin, Android Development, Android Jetpack, Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Unit Testing, Program Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Wireframing, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Product Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Analysis, Ideation, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Sales Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Design, Sales Presentations, Fundraising, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Online Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Team Oriented, Marketing Materials, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Information Privacy, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Data Collection, Brand Management, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Technical Documentation, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Code Review, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Hardware Troubleshooting, Intellectual Property, Computer Hardware, Technical Design, Computer Graphics, Hardware Design, Technical Support, Electronic Hardware, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, Graphical Tools, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Research, Journals, Proofreading, Research Reports, Research Design, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Back-End Development: Meta
    • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
    • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
    • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Meta Android UI Development: Meta
    • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI

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