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      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Governance, Systems Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Technical Design, Semiconductors, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology, Schematic Diagrams

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Disparities, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Document Management, Content Creation, Image Quality

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, ChatGPT, Brand Management, Digital Content, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process dalam bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, API Design, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Kubernetes, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Application Design, Cloud Storage, Devops Tools, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Service Design, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Case Studies, Design Research, Branding, Design Strategies, User Experience Design, Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, UI/UX Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Network Architecture, Service Level Agreement, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, System Design and Implementation, Service Design, Load Balancing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

    • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle: Coursera Project Network
    • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design: Coursera Project Network
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process dalam bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
    • Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma: Coursera
    • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas: IESE Business School

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