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      Coursera

      Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, User Experience Design, User Flows, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Kalman Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Computational Thinking, Predictive Modeling, Control Systems

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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      The PL-900 Practice Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Systems Integration, Application Design

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Software Development on SAP HANA

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Creativity, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      706 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Web Services, YAML, Software Design

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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Bidding, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Electrical Systems, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Public Works, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Land Development, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, Facility Management

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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Network Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Digital Communications, Peripheral Devices, Market Trend, Network Architecture, Global Positioning Systems, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma: Coursera
    • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
    • The PL-900 Practice Exam: Microsoft
    • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
    • Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Networking in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera Project Network
    • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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