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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Data Mapping, Real Time Data

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Support and Services, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Social Studies

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Motiff for Beginners: Crafting Simple UI Designs

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Usability Testing, Design, Design Software, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, Process Analysis, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Business Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, AI Personalization, Product Requirements, Product Knowledge

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

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

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Successful AI Strategies: A CEO's Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Data Pipelines, Governance, User Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Systems Integration, Feasibility Studies, Interoperability, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Data Integrity, Market Trend, Data Validation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Solution Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Solutions, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Devops Tools, Cloud Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing, API Gateway

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Requirements Gathering and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Process Mapping, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Communication with Genial.ly

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Educational Materials, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn: Coursera Project Network
    • Motiff for Beginners: Crafting Simple UI Designs: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Starweaver
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Successful AI Strategies: A CEO's Perspective: Fractal Analytics
    • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: EIT Digital
    • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
    • AWS Solutions Architect - Associate: LearnKartS
    • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: SAP

    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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