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    Explore industrial design for creating functional and aesthetic products. Learn about design thinking, prototyping, and product development.

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      Meta

      Ingeniero en base de datos de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, SQL, Database Design, Version Control, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, Unix Commands, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Git (Version Control System), Django (Web Framework), Algorithms, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Pseudocode

      4.8
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Generative AI, Cloud Services, API Design, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Infrastructure Architecture, Terraform

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      915 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Foundations and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Data Quality, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Crédito y cobranza

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Consumer Lending, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Organizational Strategy, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      EIT Digital

      Mastering Digital Twins

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Digital Transformation, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Communications, Product Development, Real Time Data, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Leadership and Management, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ingeniero en base de datos de Meta: Meta
    • Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português: Google Cloud
    • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crédito y cobranza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mastering Digital Twins: EIT Digital
    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee

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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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