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      SkillUp EdTech

      Spring Framework for Java Development

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unit Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create website videos with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Organizational Structure, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Virtual Teams, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Plan Execution, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Understand Best Practices with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Content Management, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Advanced Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Business Management, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Event Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Market Share, Budget Management, Finance, Advertising Sales, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Planning, Program Development, Project Management, Proposal Development, Community Development, Analysis, Project Implementation, Procurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Production Process, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy Analysis, Research, Probability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp EdTech
    • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
    • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
    • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Tableau: Corporate Finance Institute
    • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • How to create Social Media graphics using Canva: Coursera Project Network

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