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      Amazon

      Database Management with Java and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Advanced Data Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Board Infinity

      ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, Test Automation, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 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

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Earned Value Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Closure, Governance, Risk Analysis, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Performance Management, Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Basics

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Solution Design, Ideation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Product Development, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Sustainability Reporting, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      竞争策略(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, New Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Product Design, Innovation, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT 4o for Beginners: Create Social Media Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Social Media Content, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
    • Advanced Data Modeling: Meta
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
    • ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep: Board Infinity
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep: LearnKartS
    • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
    • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec

    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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