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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Options: Exploring a New Career

      Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis

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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Electronic Systems, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Analytical Chemistry, Electronic Components

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Voces de cambio social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      571 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Database Engineer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Data Manipulation, Application Development, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Qualitative Research, Project Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Behavioral Design

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Research Design, Decision Making, Case Studies, Business Ethics

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
    • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
    • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
    • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Behavioral Design: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Financial Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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