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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Thermal Management, Design Specifications

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      4.4
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Labor Compliance, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Innovation, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      BIM Coordination

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Engineering Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Active Listening, Health Education, Injury Prevention

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, MySQL, Databases, API Design, Mobile Development, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Management, Application Development, Data Storage, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Management, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Project Design, Solution Design, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Database Tables with SQL

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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Construction Management Industry and Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Cost Management, Facility Management, Communication Planning

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
    • BIM Coordination: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
    • Working with Data: Meta
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan: INSEAD
    • Creating Database Tables with SQL: Coursera Project Network

    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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