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      SAP

      Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Computing, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Software As A Service, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Technologies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Application Development

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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Job Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment

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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Amazon Bedrock, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Generative Model Architectures

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      438 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Change Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Adaptability

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Health Assessment, Teaching, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Simulations, Curriculum Planning, Survey Creation, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      831 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Planning, Continuous Monitoring

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      848 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps): Duke University
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change: University of Colorado System
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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