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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising

      4.8
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Heavy Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Plant Operations and Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of SHRM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Organizational Change

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Database Management, Software Architecture, Database Design, Development Environment, Software Testing, NoSQL, Application Frameworks, Application Security, Authentications, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Semantic Web, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      CertNexus

      Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Application Servers, Javascript and jQuery, Java, Apache Tomcat, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a las humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Heavy Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
    • Foundations of SHRM Certification: Board Infinity
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
    • Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript: Board Infinity
    • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
    • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO

    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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