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    Learn system design for creating scalable and efficient systems. Understand design principles, architecture, and trade-offs.

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      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Integrity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UX Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Adobe XD, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Human Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, Project Management, Rapport Building, Aesthetics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

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

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Sociology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Business, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture, Resource Management, Professional Networking, Learning Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      IT Systems Design and Analysis 

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Database Design, IT Management, Data Modeling, Systems Architecture, Process Design, Business Analysis, Business Technologies, Process Flow Diagrams, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Prototyping, Computer Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Basic Electrical Systems, Speech Language Pathology, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Variance Analysis

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

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

    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • UX Design Fundamentals: California Institute of the Arts
    • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • IT Systems Design and Analysis : SkillUp EdTech

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