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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Advanced Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Creative Design, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Application Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      IA en el Deporte: El Enfoque de un Club

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Personalized Service, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Analytical Skills, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Health Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Data Security, User Experience

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Innovation, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Design, Service Level, Organizational Strategy, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Organizational Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Transformation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Trend Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Puppet

      Skills you'll gain: Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Systems Architecture, System Configuration, DevOps, Software Architecture, Configuration Management, IT Automation, PostgreSQL, Development Environment, Infrastructure Architecture, Database Management

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      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      بدء المشاريع والتخطيط لها

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Accounting, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement

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

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Personalization, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Quality Assurance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Study Design

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Conceptual Planning of Bridges

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Materials science, Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Tableau: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • IA en el Deporte: El Enfoque de un Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Getting Started with Puppet: Whizlabs
    • بدء المشاريع والتخطيط لها: University of California, Irvine
    • Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital

    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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