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

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      Packt

      Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Motion Graphics, Video Production, Color Theory, Simulations

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Engineering, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Databases

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, CI/CD, Test Data, Software Testing, Unit Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, Test Case, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Apache Maven, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Debugging

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Design, Prototyping, Animations, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      OpenCL Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Open Source Technology, Program Development, Application Performance Management, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Stress Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Resilience, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Leadership, Training Programs, Policy Development, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Visualización de datos efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, User Experience Design, Multimedia, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Videos für soziale Medien mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Content, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intel

      Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Motivational Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      MOQ

      Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Testability, Test Tools, Integration Testing, C# (Programming Language), Development Testing, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, OAuth, Cloud API, Restful API, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Cryptography, Authentications, Server Side, Encryption, Incident Response

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5: Packt
    • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework: Packt
    • Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models: Packt
    • OpenCL Programming: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace : University of Alberta
    • Visualización de datos efectiva: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Erstelle Videos für soziale Medien mit Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Fostering Engagement in the Age of Digital Distraction: Intel

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