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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Scheduling, Branding

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Visionary, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Writing for Health Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Literacy, Planning, Science and Research

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Storyboarding

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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de front-end

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), React.js, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      713 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Core Java for Complete Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Android Development, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

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      87 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile : Coursera Project Network
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
    • Introducción al desarrollo de front-end: Meta
    • Create a Google Ads Search Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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