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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      Skillshare

      Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creativity, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Database Management, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Stored Procedure, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Process Control, Electronic Systems, Three-Phase, Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Electrical Power, Medical Equipment and Technology, Torque (Physics), Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Processes

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

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

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Photo Editing, Animations, Video Editing, Multimedia, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Generative AI Agents

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Overcoming Objections, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Media Management, Animations, Multimedia, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Design, Typography, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Embedded Systems, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Issue, Automation, Design Software, Engineering, Software Development Tools, Emerging Technologies, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Data Architecture, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Usability, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Story, Figma (Design Software), Product Flow Diagram, Wireframing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prioritization, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles: Skillshare
    • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Data Management and Database Design Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura: IESE Business School
    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post: Skillshare
    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens
    • GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration: Board Infinity

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