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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      Vanderbilt University

      Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Application Development, Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Design Documents, User Interface (UI)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, C# (Programming Language), Pseudocode, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Authentications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Oracle Databases, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Query Languages, Data Modeling

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

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      19 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Ideation, Business Process Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, System Design and Implementation, Data Structures, Software Design

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Requirements Gathering and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, User Requirements Documents, Verification And Validation, Process Validation, Project Documentation, Acceptance Testing, SAP Applications, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      The Java Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Generative AI, UI Components

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Health Informatics, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Health Care, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Experience Design, User Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Flows

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

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    • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
    • Oracle SQL Exam Prep: LearnQuest
    • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
    • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
    • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: SAP
    • The Java Language: LearnQuest
    • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft

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