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      Coursera

      Interaction Architect: Dynamic Prototyping in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Usability, User Experience Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Simulations, Technical Design, Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding User Needs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Qualitative Research, Design Research, Interviewing Skills, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Flow Forward: Mastering User Journeys & Wireframing in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Flows, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Experience

      Intermediate · 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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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Validation, Data Visualization, Financial Modeling, Automation, Depreciation, Loans, Financial Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Peer Review, User Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Mockups, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Usability, User Flows, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Experience Essentials: Unlocking the UX Process with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Design Research, Usability, Mockups, Wireframing, Prototyping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Test Planning, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Debugging, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Software Design Patterns, Version Control, Continuous Deployment, GitLab, Database Management, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Front-End Web Development, GitHub, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Usability, User Flows, Customer Insights, Wireframing, Design Software, Collaborative Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Interaction Architect: Dynamic Prototyping in Sketch: Coursera
    • Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors: EDUCBA
    • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Flow Forward: Mastering User Journeys & Wireframing in Figma: Coursera
    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post: Skillshare
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch: Coursera
    • Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma: Coursera
    • Experience Essentials: Unlocking the UX Process with Miro: Coursera

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