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

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      388 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NVIDIA

      AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Neural Networks, IT Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Network Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Centers, Computer Architecture, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Claves para Gestionar Personas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Data Analysis, Oral Expression

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      315 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Security and Systems Management

      Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Qualitative Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Design, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Systems Development, Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Java Programming, Generative AI

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Research, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      939 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Innovation, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Arts and Heritage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Management, Team Management, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
    • Claves para Gestionar Personas: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes: University of Michigan
    • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
    • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
    • Qualitative Research Methods: University of Amsterdam
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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