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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Equities

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Authorization and Managing Identity in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Kubernetes, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integration

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Power BI: Data Modeling and Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Concrete Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality

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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      International Business Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      تطوير الألعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: تصميم لعبة جري لا نهائي

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, MarTech, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Network Model, Business Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      High Performing PMOs

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Network Function Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Authorization and Managing Identity in Azure: SkillUp
    • Power BI: Data Modeling and Data Analysis: Whizlabs
    • Mastering Concrete Techniques: L&T EduTech
    • International Business Capstone: University of London
    • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: تصميم لعبة جري لا نهائي: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • High Performing PMOs: Microsoft

    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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