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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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      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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      Coursera

      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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      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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      Skillshare

      Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      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

      AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Logo Design, ChatGPT, Video Production, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Brand Strategy, Branding, Generative AI, Motion Graphics, Brand Marketing, Canva (Software), Animations, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Marketing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python GUI Development with PyQt

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Application, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Design, Application Development, Business Logic, Databases, Database Design, Development Environment, Database Management, Database Development, Data Access, Usability, Graphical Tools, Data Entry, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphics Software, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Storytelling, Media Production, Automation, System Configuration, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Writing, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft IT Support Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Productivity Software, Computer Systems, Microsoft Teams, Security Strategy, Collaborative Software, Network Security, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Application Security, Data Storage, Business Software, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Blueprint the Experience: User Flows in Miro

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Story, Figma (Design Software), Product Flow Diagram, Wireframing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prioritization, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Logic, Technology Strategies, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Lesson Planning, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post: Skillshare
    • User DNA: Crafting Personas & Journey Maps in Miro: Coursera
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator: Skillshare
    • Flow Forward: Mastering User Journeys & Wireframing in Figma: Coursera
    • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare
    • Python GUI Development with PyQt: EDUCBA
    • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
    • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
    • Blueprint the Experience: User Flows in Miro: Coursera

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