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      École Polytechnique

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

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Editing, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Empathy, Market Trend, Game Theory, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Design Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Interactive Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Information Architecture, User Experience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming, Data Integrity

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

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management

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

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      Starweaver

      Automotive Industrial Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Processes, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Technology Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Maintainability, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, User Experience Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Animations, Creativity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Core Java: LearnQuest

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