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      Packt

      Building Core Ecommerce Features

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Order Management, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Authentications, Data Validation, E-Commerce, Dashboard, TypeScript, Database Development, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Product Management, Payment Processing and Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Persistence, Empowerment, Personal Development, Planning, Creativity, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Mindfulness, Productivity, Prioritization, Visionary, Digital Design, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Creative Thinking

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, MySQL, Web Design and Development, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export, Back-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Database Development, File Management, SQL, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Target Market, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Journalism, Creativity, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management, Release Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Stakeholder Management, Data Validation, Software Testing, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Digital Marketing Strategies: Analyze & Apply

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Market Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Mobile Banking, Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Interactive Learning, Accountability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Software Quality Assurance and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Maintainability, Development Testing, Continuous Delivery, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, DevOps, Software Design, Technical Communication, Test Execution Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Building Core Ecommerce Features: Packt
    • Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You: Skillshare
    • Nomad Sculpt for Beginners: Skillshare
    • 6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks: University of Glasgow
    • XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
    • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
    • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies : IBM
    • Digital Marketing Strategies: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
    • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice: Skillshare

    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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