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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 California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      721 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Software, Sales Development, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Talent Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Collaborative Software, Proofreading, Peer Review, Multimedia, Content Management, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Business and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Business, Marketing Analytics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      368 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Workflow Management, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Video Editing, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Gmail, Generative AI, Project Planning, Multimedia, Media Production, Spreadsheet Software, Operational Efficiency, Writing, Collaboration, Business Communication, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Brand New Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera Project Network
    • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gemini for Google Workspace: Google Cloud

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