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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Solutions, Problem Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Generative AI, Automation, Incident Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Storytelling, Empathy, Social Justice, Journals, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Public History, Leadership, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Social Sciences, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Communication

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Technology Strategies, User Centered Design, Analysis, Technical Writing, Digital Transformation, Virtual Environment, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data Security, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Blazor for Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Microsoft Visual Studio, Front-End Web Development, ASP.NET, Performance Tuning, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Data Validation, Server Side, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Software Systems, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Linux

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Java, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      C

      Coursera

      YouTube Content Creation Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Storyboarding, Videography, Media Production, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing, Social Media Content, Scripting, Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Fudan University

      微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Videography, Video Production, Creativity, Writing, Photography, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Variables and Data Types

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Programming Principles, Web Applications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Public Relations, Content Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Promotions and Campaigns, Generative AI Agents, Promotional Materials, AI Personalization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Business Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
    • 微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera Project Network

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