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    Learn character design principles for creating compelling characters in animation, games, and comics. Understand anatomy, personality development, and visual storytelling.

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Mining, Cloud Storage, Data Visualization Software, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, Excel Formulas

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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Visual Design, Color Matching, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Usability, Style Guides, Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Research, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI), Test Case

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Culture, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Innovation, Social Justice, Design, Journalism, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Design Elements And Principles, Multimedia, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Talent Management, Systems Analysis, Job Analysis, Analysis

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      780 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Learning Management Systems, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, User Centered Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Usability, Presentations, User Research, User Experience, Design Research, Research Design, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Prototyping, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design: Coursera
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM

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