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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Graphical Tools, Data Sharing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Security Management, Data Security, Application Security, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Key Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, MongoDB, React.js, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Application Development, NoSQL, API Design, Front-End Web Development, Databases, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Natural Language Processing, Authorization (Computing), GitHub, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Timelines, Project Design, Milestones (Project Management), Kanban Principles, Project Management, Team Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Web Development Tools, Search Engine Optimization, Build Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, Web Development, Software Testing, Performance Testing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Usability Testing, Development Environment, Browser Compatibility, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Monitoring, WordPress

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Network Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      DDoS Attacks and Defenses

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Assessment, Code Review, Internet Of Things, Anomaly Detection, Network Routing, Proxy Servers

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Art History, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Data Sharing, Interactive Data Visualization, Environment, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
    • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
    • Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
    • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
    • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System

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