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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Kalman Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Computational Thinking, Predictive Modeling, Control Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics

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      4.7
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Supply Chain Management, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Bidding, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

      4.5
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Security Controls, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Software Design, Dependency Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Leadership

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Program Development, Electronic Systems, System Design and Implementation, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Engineering Documentation, Build Tools, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Laboratory Testing

      4.3
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Scalable Microservices for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Distributed Computing, Application Security

      4.3
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Product Development, Amazon Web Services, New Product Development, Generative AI, Innovation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Marketing and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Business, Cultural Sensitivity, Business-To-Consumer

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Textile Manufacturing: Politecnico di Milano
    • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework: Vanderbilt University
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
    • Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    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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