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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Nanophotonics and Detectors

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Design Basics of Steel Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design for Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Design, 3D Modeling, Materials science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Marketing Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Price Negotiation, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Empresas familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management and Planning, New Product Development, Market Share, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Recruitment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Marketing Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
    • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
    • Empresas familiares: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University

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