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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Design and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Algorithms

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Typography, Prototyping, Style Guides, Animations, Interaction Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, UI Components, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Collaborative Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
    • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
    • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University

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