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    Learn software design for developing robust applications. Understand design patterns, object-oriented principles, and user-centered design.

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, A/B Testing, Media Planning, Marketing Analytics, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Data Storytelling, Social Media Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Order Fulfillment, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Regression Analysis, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Financial Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Resource Allocation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Technical Design, Simulations, Systems Design, Plot (Graphics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Java, Containerization, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Integration Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photo Editing, Web Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Metric, Marketing Design, Design, Photography, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Scripting, Programming Principles, Web Development, Computer Programming, JSON, Web Applications, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Package and Software Management, Functional Design, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Probability and Data with R

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop a Company Website with Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Editing, Web Design, Brand Management, Public Relations, Events and Conferences, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Figma Micro Interaction Design Training

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Experience, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Style Guides, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Typography, Collaborative Software, Animations, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Usability Testing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Security Analyst Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp EdTech
    • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
    • Introduction to Probability and Data with R: Duke University
    • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Figma Micro Interaction Design Training: Simplilearn

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