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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Build an Executive Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Postman API Platform, Restful API, Data Validation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Java Enterprise Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Development, Web Development, Web Servers, Server Side, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Javascript and jQuery, Data Storage, Apache Tomcat, Session Initiation Protocols, Enterprise Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Model View Controller

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Mathematics Education, Conceptual Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded C Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Brand Strategy, Photography, Photo Editing, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Case Studies, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      网络游戏设计与开发

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), Application Deployment, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Market Dynamics, Cloud Development, Animations, 3D Assets, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Sales Force Management

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Sales, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Build an Executive Presence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework: Codio
    • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
    • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
    • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности: University of Virginia

    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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