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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Apache Kafka, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, Graph Theory, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Computer Vision, OpenAI, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Key Management, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Getting Started with Technology Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, New Product Development, Innovation, Engineering Management, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Engineering, Market Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Electronic Components, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Prototyping, Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Creative Design

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technical Management, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Level, Service Design, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Sourcing, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

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      Whizlabs

      ML Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Forecasting, Algorithms, AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

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      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
    • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Getting Started with Technology Startups: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Communications and High-Speed Signals with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    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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