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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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      Skillshare

      Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Animations, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, User Experience, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, AI Personalization, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Software Design, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Qualitative Research, Project Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design : University at Buffalo
    • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare
    • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications : Starweaver
    • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions : Imperial College London
    • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites : Packt
    • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera Project Network

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