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    Master sound design for film, games, and music. Learn about sound creation, editing, and mixing techniques.

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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Presentations, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Project Design, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo hacer una tesis

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Style Guides, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Color Theory, Chemistry, Research Design, Psychology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Application Lifecycle Management, Proxy Servers, Software Design Documents, Software Documentation, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Data Modeling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Interfacing with the Arduino

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electrical Wiring, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, General Networking, Wireless Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Network Analysis, Analytical Skills, Scientific Methods, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Analysis, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      973 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad ORT Uruguay

      ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      775 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Managing an Agile Team

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, User Story, Sales Presentation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Interfacing with the Arduino: University of California, Irvine
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sound Design

    It’s important to learn about sound design when you want to develop your creative and technical abilities in the music, audio, film, or digital interactive products industries. Learning about sound design helps you to understand the newest software and best practices required to manipulate sound for music, movies, audiobooks, and anything else that requires the creation, manipulation, and editing of sound. Learning about sound design gives you an edge in the evolving music and audio industry and allows you to keep up with what’s new and relevant in the field.‎

    When you learn about sound design, you’ll gain a comprehensive group of skills that span from understanding what goes into creating copyrights and contracts in the music recording industry to learning the tools that are used in audio production and mixing sessions. You can learn about the basic concepts of acoustics and electronics, including sound waves, basic electronics, and applications of these basic principles in amplifiers, microphone, and speaker design. You can learn how to evaluate, identify, and prototype complex sound designs used for interactive learning tools. For example, you’ll learn the important skills required to use the industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation, called Pro Tools, that's used to create professional recordings. Also, you will be able to learn how to navigate the most updated versions of Ableton Live, a critical piece of technology used to produce music and audio.‎

    Many career opportunities can come out of learning about sound design, including jobs as a sound effects designer, foley artist, sound editor, or audio engineer in the music, film, and digital products industries. You may also be able to move into the business areas of the music and audio professions, such as marketing, social media, legal issues, copyrights, and contracts behind music and audio production. If you're interested in music education, you may find career opportunities to design a curriculum for student audio projects, recordings, or performances.‎

    Online sound design courses on Coursera can help you understand the complex nature of the technical aspects, methods, regulations, and practices that go into today’s evolving and fast-paced music and audio industry. The courses you take on Coursera can potentially help you launch a career as a music producer or sound designer.‎

    Online Sound Design courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sound Design skills. Choose from a wide range of Sound Design courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sound Design, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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