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      Blue Prism

      Blue Prism Foundation Training

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Structural scheme setting and ETABS Analysis of RCC Building

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction, Engineering Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Images with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Business Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork for concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Visual Design, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Blue Prism Foundation Training: Blue Prism
    • Structural scheme setting and ETABS Analysis of RCC Building: L&T EduTech
    • Style Images with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
    • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
    • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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