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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Introduction and Setup

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Software As A Service, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Software Installation, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Hardware Design, Internet Of Things, Display Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Configuration, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Open Source Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Architecture, Testability

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, Program Development, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Timelines, Needs Assessment, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Systems Thinking, Transportation Operations, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Environment and Resource Management, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Creative Design, Wireless Networks, Systems Integration

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Channel, Live Streaming, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Syndemics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Community Health, Research Design, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diseña Productos Digitales con Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Advertising, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Color Theory

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
    • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
    • Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects: Packt
    • Mastering Spring Framework: Board Infinity
    • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
    • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera Project Network
    • Los obstáculos y la conducción en las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera

    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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