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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computational Logic, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Technical Design, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Test Engineering, Functional Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Foundations of Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Psychological Evaluations, Empathy, Positive Behavior Support, Research Methodologies, Growth Mindedness, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Self-Awareness, Surveys, Research Design, Data Collection, Persistence, Empowerment

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Target Audience, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Web Content

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Business Metrics, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, MySQL, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Big Data

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, System Requirements, Building Design, Performance Testing, Structural Analysis, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Cost Estimation, Capacity Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Ideation, Storyboarding, Software Design Documents, Writing, Creativity

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

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Application Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Building Codes, Natural Resource Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Water Resources, Project Management, Construction Management, HVAC, Architectural Design, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design, Integrated Development Environments

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Java, Java Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Cryptography, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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

    • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Positive Psychology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz

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