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      University of Lausanne

      Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Assurance, Construction, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, General Construction and Construction Labor, Plant Operations and Management, Construction Management, Risk Control, Environmental Regulations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Utiliser PicMonkey pour les petites entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Photo Editing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dassault Systèmes

      Virtual Factory for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Analysis, Robotic Process Automation, Production Process, Simulations, Program Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Design and Construction of Hydropower Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Safety Training, Engineering Practices, Electrical Power, Mechanical Design, Engineering Management, Engineering Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Security Engineering and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Programación avanzada en Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Application Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Functional Design, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Authentications, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, DevOps, Security Controls, Continuous Deployment, Performance Tuning, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, Identity and Access Management, Version Control, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Concepts in React Native Development

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Data Security, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, Debugging, Android (Operating System), Cross Platform Development, Application Security, Animations, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      التصميم المتجاوب لـ Swift: إدارة واجهات المستخدم المتجاوبة

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Project Planning, Financial Planning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
    • Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety: L&T EduTech
    • Utiliser PicMonkey pour les petites entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Design and Construction of Hydropower Structures: L&T EduTech
    • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
    • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
    • Programación avanzada en Kotlin: Meta
    • Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert: Whizlabs
    • Advanced Concepts in React Native Development: Board Infinity

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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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