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      L&T EduTech

      Conceptual Planning of Bridges

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Materials science, Design

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Personalization, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Quality Assurance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.3
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Puppet

      Skills you'll gain: Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Systems Architecture, System Configuration, DevOps, Software Architecture, Configuration Management, IT Automation, PostgreSQL, Development Environment, Infrastructure Architecture, Database Management

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, iOS Development, Continuous Integration, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, CI/CD, Angular, Android Studio, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Animations

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface (UI), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Unit Testing, FinTech, Application Development, Emerging Technologies, Development Testing, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, System Programming, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Hardware Architecture, Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electrical Systems, Computer Architecture, Health Technology, Electronics, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, Finance, Business, People Management, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Tableau for Data Visualization and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Conceptual Planning of Bridges: L&T EduTech
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Getting Started with Puppet: Whizlabs
    • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux: Universidad Austral
    • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development: Packt
    • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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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