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      LearnQuest

      Angular 17 Overview & Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Model View Controller, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Development, Development Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Automation for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, Process Design, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Interoperability, Information Systems Security, Integration Testing, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Photo Editing, Branding, Marketing, Video Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create and sell templates on Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Design, Presentations, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Selling Techniques, Sales

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creativity, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Natural Gas Production and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Safety Standards, Materials science, Equipment Design, Environmental Regulations, Engineering Calculations, Facility Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Amazon Redshift, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Technical Design, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Advertising in the Age of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Generative AI Agents, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
    • Automation for Business: Starweaver
    • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
    • Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • How to create and sell templates on Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности: University of Virginia
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
    • Natural Gas Production and Processing: L&T EduTech
    • Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning: Whizlabs

    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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