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

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      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Robotics with Webots

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Mechanics, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Engineering, Simulations, Data Structures, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Design

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Improving Your Statistical Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Probability & Statistics, R Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Technical Support, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Hardware

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Support, Thermal Management, Open Source Technology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Debugging

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xbox

      Xbox Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, Design Thinking, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Efficiency and Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Physics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotic Process Automation, Electrical Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Process Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Data Collection, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Create the User Interface in Android Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
    • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
    • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
    • Xbox Product Manager: Xbox
    • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas

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