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    Explore industrial design for creating functional and aesthetic products. Learn about design thinking, prototyping, and product development.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Product Design, Community Development, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping, Personalized Service, Business Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      678 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Business Development, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Human Factors in AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Personally Identifiable Information, Usability, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things and AI Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Services, Computer Vision, System Design and Implementation, Android Studio, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Digital Communications

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Creative Design, Technology Strategies, Web Applications, Content Management, Digital Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Foundations and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Data Quality, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Ingeniero en base de datos de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, SQL, Database Design, Version Control, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, Unix Commands, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Git (Version Control System), Django (Web Framework), Algorithms, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Pseudocode

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Architectural Design, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Workforce Development, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
    • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
    • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
    • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
    • Internet of Things and AI Cloud: University of California San Diego
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Industrial Design

    Industrial design is the professional field of designing products, devices, objects, and services that every human being uses every day. Industrial design focuses on the physical appearance and functionality of a product. The people who work in the industrial design field, such as industrial designers, are responsible for creating the way cars, appliances, materials, and millions of other items in all types of settings look, feel, and act.‎

    Industrial design is important to learn because it helps improve other people’s lives through products, items, and services that are well designed and easy to use and understand. Good industrial design can make it easier, and sometimes more fun, for people to use things they come into contact with during the day. For example, if you love the way your phone feels and behaves in your hand, or the way your office chair moves with ease, you can be sure industrial designers are responsible for those experiences.‎

    You can gain many benefits when learning about industrial design, such as sharpening your mechanical design skills, computer abilities, and problem-solving and analytical skills. You might also acquire a greater understanding of manufacturing processes and methodologies that industrial designers practice. When learning industrial design, you might also become skilled in computer-aided design, or CAD, which is the software that industrial designers may rely on to design products. One of the most gratifying aspects of industrial design is learning how to take the many ideas you generate and determine which ones may be the most innovative.‎

    "A career in industrial design can give you the chance to apply your creative, artistic, engineering, and digital talents to designing and testing all kinds of product concepts in every industry. Companies across the globe rely on new product development projects by industrial designers to grow their businesses. Some careers you might pursue would be an industrial designer creating concepts and products, an industrial researcher researching the needs for product design, a furniture designer working for home and office furnishing companies, an automotive designer working with automotive designers, or a packaging designer creating concepts for consumer companies. "‎

    Online courses introduce you to the fundamental aspects of the design and manufacturing process, but also to the transformation taking place globally affecting the way that products are designed and manufactured. Courses explore different types of industrial design methods, from digital manufacturing and design (DM&D), which is the shift from paper to digital processes to generative design, which is the product development feasibility based on algorithms. You could also discover the world of UXD, also known as User Experience Design to gain an understanding of how advanced user interface techniques work in product design. Also, a course on sustainable materials management can introduce you to where important materials used in everyday products are resourced and how they impact global economies.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Industrial 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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