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      Packt

      The Complete Carbon Programming Course

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Styling with XHTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development, Web Design, Interaction Design, Debugging, Maintainability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Data Management, Databases, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      AI-Powered Software Development Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, Security Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Logo Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, File Management, Image Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Databases, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Micrometer, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      AI Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Human Factors, Regression Analysis, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, DevOps, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Complete Carbon Programming Course: Packt
    • XHTML Practical - Styling with XHTML and CSS: EDUCBA
    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3: Pearson
    • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
    • Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: Fundamentals: Skillshare
    • Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication: University of Minnesota
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong

    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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