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      University of Michigan

      Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Microsoft Azure, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Innovation, Collaborative Software, Creativity, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Brightline Initiative

      Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Gap Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Case Studies, Change Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Productivity, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Creative Design, Storytelling, Animations, Branding, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Prototyping, Persona Development, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Ideation, Virtual Environment, Prototyping, Post-Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, 3D Assets, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Image Quality, Storytelling, Creative Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud API, Cloud Development, Database Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Server Side, Web Applications, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Data Management and Database Design Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
    • Design solutions with security best practices and priorities: Whizlabs
    • Get started with Jira: Coursera Project Network
    • High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma: Coursera
    • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
    • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative
    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post: Skillshare
    • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles: SkillUp
    • Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design: Packt

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