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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Java, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, JUnit, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Project Execution: Running the Project

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, React Redux, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Browser Compatibility, Software Design, HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Digital Design, Branding, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 4: Variables, Tokens & Dev Mode Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Animations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Software Design, Style Guides, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, Business Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft
    • Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe
    • Figma Pro Pt. 4: Variables, Tokens & Dev Mode Mastery: Skillshare
    • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
    • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

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