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      Starweaver

      Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Risk Management, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Systems Analysis, Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Differentiated Instruction, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Standard, Construction

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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      مطوّر الواجهة الأمامية من Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, React.js, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Software Versioning, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools

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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design

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      Coursera Project Network

      دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Design, User Accounts, Data Sharing, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, Case Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Simulations, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Electronics, Matlab, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis: Starweaver
    • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
    • مطوّر الواجهة الأمامية من Meta: Meta
    • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera Project Network
    • دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
    • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp

    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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