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      Arizona State University

      Resolving and Transforming Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Secure Coding in Laravel

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Software, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Web Development Tools

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Online Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Projet de programmation (en Java)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Java, Program Development, Graphical Tools, Simulations, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Other Programming Languages, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fondamentaux de l’infographie

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Python Programming Essentials Training

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Business Process Management, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Development, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Secure Coding in Laravel: Infosec
    • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Projet de programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera Project Network
    • Fondamentaux de l’infographie: California Institute of the Arts
    • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network
    • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn

    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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