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      EDUCBA

      Digital Marketing Foundations: Analyze & Apply Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Communication Strategies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Metrics

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Transformation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Working Capital, Trend Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Prometheus Monitoring: Configure & Visualize Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Performance Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Authentications, Network Monitoring, DevOps, Amazon Web Services

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Advanced Machine Learning Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Engineering Software, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize from Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Workflow Management, Risk Management, Product Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Budgeting: Analyze & Apply Planning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Neurodiversity in Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Evaluation, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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

    • Digital Marketing Foundations: Analyze & Apply Strategies: EDUCBA
    • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
    • Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer: EDUCBA
    • Financial Modeling Starbucks: Analyze & Forecast: EDUCBA
    • Prometheus Monitoring: Configure & Visualize Systems: EDUCBA
    • Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches: Skillshare
    • Advanced Machine Learning Techniques: Coursera
    • Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training : Simplilearn
    • Agile Practices: Apply, Evaluate & Optimize from Mindset: EDUCBA
    • Financial Budgeting: Analyze & Apply Planning Tools: EDUCBA

    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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