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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Software Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Data Processing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Flows, Information Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Systems Analysis, Job Analysis, Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      813 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Color Matching, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Document Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Business Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Code Review, Software Architecture, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      635 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Document Design: Adobe
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google

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