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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping, System Configuration, Digital Design, Software Installation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Design

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Document Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, Animations, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI) Design, Motion Graphics, Interactive Design, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Digital Design, Computer Hardware, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      846 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      CPS Design with ARM Core using MicroPython for Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Application Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      IT Systems Design and Analysis 

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Risk Management, Workflow Management, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Solution Design, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

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

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

    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
    • Document Design: Adobe
    • Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design: EDUCBA
    • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • CPS Design with ARM Core using MicroPython for Industries: L&T EduTech
    • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C: L&T EduTech

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