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    Explore the Industrial Design Course Catalog

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Evidence-based Toxicology

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Fundamentals of Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Failure Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security, Risk Management Framework

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      728 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Application Deployment, Automation, Process Design, Business Process, Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Google Workspace, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Data Integration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI), Data Management, Restful API, Application Security, Scalability, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of London

      Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Research, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Branding, Business Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      New Teacher Center

      Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Integration, Adaptability, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      New York University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      S

      Starweaver

      Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Risk Management, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Systems Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
    • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Google Cloud
    • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
    • Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students: New Teacher Center
    • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University

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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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