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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

      4.4
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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Essentials of Hospitality Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      The Neuromarketing Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn to code with AI

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Основы графического дизайна

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Unreal Engine Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Data Analytics and Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, Database Development, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio

      Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visio, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Dataflow

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Siemens
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
    • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
    • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
    • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
    • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech

    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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