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      Coursera Instructor Network

      WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Uso de bancos de dados com Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Data Storage, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Secure your Cloud Data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Management, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Business Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Personalization, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Quality Assurance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, Image Quality

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Peer Review, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Mentorship, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical Ventilation, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
    • Uso de bancos de dados com Python: University of Michigan
    • Secure your Cloud Data: Microsoft
    • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
    • Strategy and Innovation for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan

    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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