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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Lakes, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Enterprise Data Architecture and Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Emerging Technologies, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Dataflow, Application Frameworks, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Deployment, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Development, Middleware, Authentications, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, jQuery

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Electrical Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Coordination

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphics, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Interaction Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Create Serverless Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Software Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Build Tools, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Marketing Materials, Intellectual Property, Account Management, File Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Enterprise Data Architecture and Operations: SkillUp
    • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
    • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
    • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • 3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR: Imperial College London
    • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • Create Serverless Applications : Microsoft
    • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest

    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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