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    Master sound design for film, games, and music. Learn about sound creation, editing, and mixing techniques.

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    Explore the Sound Design Course Catalog

    • U

      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, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      932 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, USB, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Python Programming, Servers

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Brand New Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intellectual Property, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Risk Management, Economic Development, Strategic Sourcing, Target Market, Financial Market, Logistics, Market Opportunities, Economics, International Relations, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Product Analytics and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, HTML and CSS, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      832 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      752 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
    • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    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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