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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Class Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Facility Management, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

      Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, 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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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, SQL

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      AI in Sports: The Approach of a Club

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Automation, Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Analytical Skills, Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • C# Class Development: University of Colorado System
    • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Operations Management: IESE Business School
    • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
    • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
    • Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: Whizlabs
    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network

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