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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creativity, Organizational Effectiveness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Professional Development, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Analysis, Analytical Skills

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

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      竞争策略(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, New Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Product Design, Innovation, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Tree Maps, Encryption, Combinatorics, Python Programming, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Discrete Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Logo Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Storytelling, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Honors Algebra 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Pronunciation of American English

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Videography, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Image Quality, Aesthetics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
    • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Honors Algebra 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
    • The Pronunciation of American English: University of California, Irvine

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