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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Timelines, Presentations, Social Media Content, Marketing, Multimedia, Drive Engagement, Graphic Design

      4.3
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Quality, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Environment, Environmental Science, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Economics, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, Firewall, Encryption, Malware Protection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      LearnKartS

      Campus to Corporate Training Program

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Accountability, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Introduction to Midjourney

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Creative Design, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), ChatGPT, Conceptual Design, Creativity, Image Quality, Artificial Intelligence

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
    • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
    • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
    • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS

    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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