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      Google Cloud

      Getting started with Flutter Development

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Network Security

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Art History, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Community Development, Lecturing, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Media and Communications, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Programmatic Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Strategy, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Microsoft Visual Studio, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Storytelling, World History, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces, Psychology, Problem Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      768 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Design Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • Getting started with Flutter Development: Google Cloud
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Programmatic Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
    • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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