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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      MathWorks

      Image Processing for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Graphical Tools, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Data Store

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      207 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technical Design, Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Leadership and Management, Operational Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Planning, Scalability, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

      Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, User Experience, Process Validation, Growth Strategies, Business Operations, Investments, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Talent Management, People Management, Forecasting, Earned Media, Organizational Structure, Public Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • 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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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Higher Education, Train The Trainer, Collaboration, Innovation, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Digital Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tableau Software, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Big Data, Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania
    • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University

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    Social Media Marketing (9)
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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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