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

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      Coursera Project Network

      UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Java Development Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Programming, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Operating Systems

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      MYSQL Workbench إنشاء و تصميم قواعد البيانات باستخدام

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, Database Development, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Data Manipulation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Prototyping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Functional Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, ChatGPT, Design Software, Usability, Conceptual Design, Canva (Software), User Experience Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Data Management, Software Design, Software Testing, Capacity Management, Development Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
    • MYSQL Workbench إنشاء و تصميم قواعد البيانات باستخدام: Coursera Project Network
    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GenAI for Prototyping Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques: LearnQuest
    • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt
    • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera Project Network

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