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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Web Content

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Business Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Basic Data Processing and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introducción a las bases de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Earned Value Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Closure, Governance, Risk Analysis, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Performance Management, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Music, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online: University of California, Irvine
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
    • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
    • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Introducción a las bases de datos: Meta
    • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta

    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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