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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Respiration, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Mechanics, Cardiology, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Torque (Physics)

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption, Software Design, SQL

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Managing Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Telehealth

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education and Support, Digital Transformation

      4.6
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Voces de cambio social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Planning, Community Development, Brainstorming, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Thermal Management, Three-Phase, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Safety and Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
    • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera Project Network

    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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