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    Explore game design principles for creating engaging games. Learn about game mechanics, storytelling, and user experience.

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      Google

      Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Photo Editing, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Safety Culture, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Corporate Sustainability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Content Strategy, Reverse Logistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      RAG for Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Application Development, Database Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, NoSQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Database Management, Semantic Web, JSON, Applied Machine Learning, Application Frameworks, Database Architecture and Administration, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Display Devices, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, End User Training and Support, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Data Management for Clinical Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computer Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
    • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
    • Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills for Professionals: LearnKartS
    • Gen AI For Sustainability: Starweaver
    • RAG for Generative AI Applications: IBM
    • Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan

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