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    Master sound design for film, games, and music. Learn about sound creation, editing, and mixing techniques.

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      775 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Data Modeling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      876 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Fire And Life Safety, Building Services Engineering, Building Codes, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Safety Assurance, Plumbing, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Drafting and Engineering Design, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, Estimation, Environmental Issue

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability Testing, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Financial Statements, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Corporate Strategy, Operations Management, Organizational Structure, Financial Management, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Research, Product Quality (QA/QC)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Javascript, Data Validation, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Scripting, JSON, Scripting Languages, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Game Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Goal Setting, Innovation, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Python Classes and Inheritance

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
    • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
    • Fundamentos Estratégicos Empresariales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
    • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera Instructor Network

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sound Design

    It’s important to learn about sound design when you want to develop your creative and technical abilities in the music, audio, film, or digital interactive products industries. Learning about sound design helps you to understand the newest software and best practices required to manipulate sound for music, movies, audiobooks, and anything else that requires the creation, manipulation, and editing of sound. Learning about sound design gives you an edge in the evolving music and audio industry and allows you to keep up with what’s new and relevant in the field.‎

    When you learn about sound design, you’ll gain a comprehensive group of skills that span from understanding what goes into creating copyrights and contracts in the music recording industry to learning the tools that are used in audio production and mixing sessions. You can learn about the basic concepts of acoustics and electronics, including sound waves, basic electronics, and applications of these basic principles in amplifiers, microphone, and speaker design. You can learn how to evaluate, identify, and prototype complex sound designs used for interactive learning tools. For example, you’ll learn the important skills required to use the industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation, called Pro Tools, that's used to create professional recordings. Also, you will be able to learn how to navigate the most updated versions of Ableton Live, a critical piece of technology used to produce music and audio.‎

    Many career opportunities can come out of learning about sound design, including jobs as a sound effects designer, foley artist, sound editor, or audio engineer in the music, film, and digital products industries. You may also be able to move into the business areas of the music and audio professions, such as marketing, social media, legal issues, copyrights, and contracts behind music and audio production. If you're interested in music education, you may find career opportunities to design a curriculum for student audio projects, recordings, or performances.‎

    Online sound design courses on Coursera can help you understand the complex nature of the technical aspects, methods, regulations, and practices that go into today’s evolving and fast-paced music and audio industry. The courses you take on Coursera can potentially help you launch a career as a music producer or sound designer.‎

    Online Sound Design courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sound Design skills. Choose from a wide range of Sound Design courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sound Design, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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