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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Building HTTP APIs with Spring

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Dependency Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Visionary, Leadership Development, Peer Review, Employee Coaching, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Constructive Feedback, Initiative and Leadership, Honesty

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      COBIT 2019 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), IT Management, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Process Management, Governance, Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Management, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Project Design, Content Creation, Presentations, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Smart Solid Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Construction, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Environmental Resource Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Proactivity, Planning, Innovation, Advocacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), User Flows, Usability Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Drive Engagement, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Storytelling, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Productivity, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University
    • Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • COBIT 2019 Foundation : Packt
    • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera Project Network
    • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
    • Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera Project Network

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