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      Coursera Project Network

      SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications

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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Information Management, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication, Data Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content, Generative AI, Development Environment, Javascript, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Design Strategies, Digital Design, Creativity, Graphic Design, Journals, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Color Matching

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design & Process italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Network Architecture, System Monitoring, Persona (User Experience), Service Level Agreement, User Requirements Documents

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Process Mapping, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, User Experience, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Wireframing, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Prototyping, Logo Design, Style Guides, Visual Design, Animations, Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera Project Network
    • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
    • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design : University at Buffalo
    • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites : Packt
    • Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections: Skillshare
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design & Process italiano: Google Cloud
    • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan
    • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare

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