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      EDUCBA

      Design & Evaluate Logistics Systems for Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Business Strategy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Scripting, Simulations, Scripting Languages, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      PL-400: Training for Power Platform Developer Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Database Design, Integration Testing, Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Business Process Automation, Authentications, Development Testing, Development Environment, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Postman API Platform, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Power BI

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      El futuro del marketing deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Customer Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Revenue Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Business Modeling, Content Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Business Management, Price Negotiation, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Metadata Management, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      AI Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Human Factors, Regression Analysis, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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      Packt

      JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Interactive Design, Debugging, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Java Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Storage Technologies, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced AI Techniques and Behavior in Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Seaborn Python: Design & Customize Advanced Visualizations

      Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Pandas (Python Package)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design & Evaluate Logistics Systems for Supply Chains: EDUCBA
    • Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics: Packt
    • PL-400: Training for Power Platform Developer Exam: Board Infinity
    • El futuro del marketing deportivo: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • AI Product Management: Duke University
    • JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development: Packt
    • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
    • Advanced AI Techniques and Behavior in Unity: Packt
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2: Pearson

    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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