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

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    • U

      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Curiosity, New Product Development, User Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Learning Management Systems, Safety and Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Technology, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Usability Testing, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection, User Centered Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L

      LearnQuest

      Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Quality, Data Presentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      UX (User Experience) Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Requirements Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      A

      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      N

      New York University

      Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      P

      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Content Management, Animations, Game Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning, Simulations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
    • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
    • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
    • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
    • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University

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