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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Marketing, Advertising, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Branding, Digital Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Power BI Data Analyst Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 13485 Standard, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Health Technology, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Precision Medicine, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Design, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, System Design and Implementation, Computer Displays, Control Systems, Digital Communications, Real Time Data

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Leadership, Advocacy, Executive Presence, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Health Policy, Team Leadership, Telehealth, Health Care Administration, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Scalability, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Document Management, Content Creation, Technical Communication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Microsoft

      Project Development in Python

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Portfolio Management, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Game Design, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Generative AI, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Policy, Education and Training, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Advocacy, Social Justice

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Authentications, Database Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Database Architecture and Administration, Scalability, Query Languages, Server Side, Model View Controller

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera Project Network
    • Power BI Data Analyst Prep: SkillUp EdTech
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application : L&T EduTech
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design: Aptly
    • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
    • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera Project Network

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