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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Leadership, Big Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Threat Detection, Network Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Java, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Personalized Service, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Conceptual Design, Music, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Love as a Force for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Relationship Building, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      422 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Value Creation Through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Innovation, Sales Process, Market Research, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      481 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategy Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Professional Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      928 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
    • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
    • GenAI for Everyone: Fractal Analytics
    • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford University
    • Value Creation Through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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