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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Management Training And Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Adaptability, Employee Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Process, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis

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

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Threat Management, Virtual Machines

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automation Anywhere

      Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      625 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Relational Database and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

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      602 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Financial Inclusion

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Certified Ethical Hacking (v12): LearnKartS
    • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics: Automation Anywhere
    • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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