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      Microsoft

      Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Data Integrity, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Project on PyQt - Employee Management System

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), MySQL, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases, Python Programming, SQL, Data Validation, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Smart Frontend Development using Libraries

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, React.js, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, React Redux, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript and jQuery, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Planning And Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Project on PyQt - Creating a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Business Metrics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Responsive Web Design, Server Side, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Package and Software Management, React.js, Restful API, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Job Analysis, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Solution Design, Branding, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Project on PyQt - Employee Management System: EDUCBA
    • Smart Frontend Development using Libraries: Board Infinity
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Project on PyQt - Creating a Calculator: EDUCBA
    • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
    • Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript: Board Infinity
    • Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative: Dell
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1: Pearson

    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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