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      Google

      Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce

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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Account Management & Sales Force Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      E-Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Medical Devices, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Integration, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, System Testing, Concept Of Operations, Solution Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, User Research, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Ideation, Generative AI, Brainstorming, UI/UX Research, Innovation, User Experience, Usability Testing, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Business Consulting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      How Computers Work

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      884 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      3D CAD Application

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Construction, Building Design, Architectural Drawing, 3D Assets, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Become a Professional React Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Performance Tuning, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Debugging, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Functional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
    • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
    • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • How Computers Work: University of London
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
    • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University

    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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