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      Coursera Project Network

      Sell a product or a service with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Software Documentation, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Android Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Support, Google Analytics, Marketing Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      NIIT

      Build and Implement Microservices Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Node.JS, API Gateway, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Web Services, Restful API, Communication Systems

      3
      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Ethics, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Product Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, iOS Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Research Design, Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

      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

      5
      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

    • Sell a product or a service with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
    • Build and Implement Microservices Patterns: NIIT
    • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University
    • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
    • Drug Utilization: Trends, Determinants and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University

    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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