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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Administration, Data Analysis, Database Application, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 8

      Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Access, Dataflow, Database Management, Stored Procedure, SQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Databases, Secure Coding, File Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Proposal Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Applications in Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Videography, Video Editing, Proposal Development, Writing, Editing, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Competing in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Web Services, Spring Boot, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, UI Components, JSON, NoSQL, Application Development, Data Access

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular academic writing courses

    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 8: Pearson
    • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Applications in Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
    • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London

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