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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Displays

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Business Leadership, Coaching, Team Leadership, People Development, Mentorship, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin and App Builder

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Object-Relational Mapping, Salesforce Development, Application Deployment, Customer Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Report Writing, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Data Validation, Data Security, Sales Pipelines, Data Sharing, Database Administration, Data Management, Business Logic

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI Agents, Qualitative Research, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Research, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Threat Detection, Real Time Data, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Geotechnical Foundation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Test Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Standard

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Physical Therapy, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Anatomy, User Feedback, Rehabilitation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Experimentation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Engineering Design Process, Creative Problem-Solving, Research, Construction

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Collaboration, Education and Training, Community Development, Creativity, International Relations, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Teaching

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Power Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Organizational Structure, Planning, Mentorship, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Peer Review, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Empathy, Peer Review, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Personal Development, Performance Review, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Mentorship, Solution Delivery, Relationship Building, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

      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 game design courses

    • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
    • Salesforce Admin and App Builder: LearnKartS
    • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
    • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
    • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
    • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
    • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh

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