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

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      University of Amsterdam

      Unraveling the Cycling City

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Applied Digital Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Marketing, Psychology, Performance Measurement, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Advanced Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Human Centered Design, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Needs Assessment, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Project Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Scenario Testing, Teaching, Analysis, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Technical Writing, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Content Creation, Digital Content, Innovation, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Intellectual Property

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Fundação Lemann

      Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Collaboration, Document Management, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
    • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
    • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Tableau: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
    • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes

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