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    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, Software Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Animations, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing, Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    UiPath

    UiPath Automation Developer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Debugging, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Integration Testing, Data Mapping, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Sheets - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Project Design, Generative AI Agents, Timelines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Content Management, Restful API, API Design, Development Environment, TypeScript, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Analytics and SEO, Query Languages, Node.JS, Web Applications, Business Logic, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SCCM Installation & Client Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Hyper-V, Enterprise Architecture, System Implementation, Configuration Management, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Collaborative Software, Business Planning, Business Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Modifying BGP Attributes

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Criando uma estratégia digital vencedora

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Content Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Email Marketing, Digital Communications, E-Commerce, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Créer du contenu e-learning pour vos étudiants avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Content Creation

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Building Idiomatic Rust with Traits and Collections: Packt
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London
  • Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • UiPath Automation Developer Associate: UiPath
  • Gemini in Google Sheets - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment: Packt
  • SCCM Installation & Client Configuration: Packt
  • Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro: Coursera Project Network
  • Modifying BGP Attributes: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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User Interface (18)
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Game Design (11)
Agile Software Development (10)
Graphics (10)
Virtual Reality (9)
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Web (8)
Video Game Development (7)
Web Design (7)
Adobe Photoshop (6)

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