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      Microsoft

      Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Middleware, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

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

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PySpark, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Performance Optimization and Scalability

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, Redis, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Random Forest Algorithm, Program Development, Network Analysis, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Figma (Design Software), Javascript and jQuery, User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Usability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Uso de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Python Programming, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Qualitative Research, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Patient Communication, Rapport Building, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Computer Hardware, Functional Design, Technical Design, Data Storage

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring - Cloud Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Load Balancing, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Cloud Services, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Physics, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Server Administration

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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
    • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
    • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Microsoft
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
    • Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
    • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan
    • Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews: University of Copenhagen
    • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Spring - Cloud Overview: LearnQuest
    • Diseña Productos Digitales con Visme: 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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