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      Kennesaw State University

      A General Approach to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Strategies for Heavy Lifting

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Construction Inspection, Engineering Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computer Displays, Display Devices, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Embedded Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Basic Electrical Systems, Remote Access Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Storytelling, Creativity, Web Content, Digital Design, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Information Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Power Electronics, Network Planning And Design, System Requirements, Interoperability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Build Your Own iOS App

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risking, Governance, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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      Board Infinity

      Key Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing - 1

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Automation, Innovation, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Real Time Data, Interoperability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • A General Approach to Risk Management: Kennesaw State University
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
    • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
    • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
    • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Digital Creativity: Arizona State University
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty: Whizlabs
    • Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build Your Own iOS App: University of Toronto

    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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