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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CentraleSupélec

      On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking

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      Google

      Functions and Conditional Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Pearson

      CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Java Core Review and Interview Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Storytelling, Experimentation, Team Management, Community Development, Social Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Empathy, Systems Thinking, Conflict Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

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      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular design thinking courses

    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
    • Functions and Conditional Statements: Google
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University
    • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
    • Java Core Review and Interview Guide: Packt
    • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
    • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego

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