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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, World Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Classroom Management, Music Performance, Cultural Responsiveness, Oral Expression, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Editing

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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Engineering, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      People Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Planning, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Predictive Analytics, Network Analysis

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

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Building the Core Mechanics of a Pinball Game in UE

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Transformation, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Sustainable Design, Automation, Embedded Systems, Design Software, Environmental Issue, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Design, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World : IBM
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Building the Core Mechanics of a Pinball Game in UE: EDUCBA
    • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens

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