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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Development Environment, Application Deployment, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Data Store, Application Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Advanced Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Content Management, Multimedia, User Experience Design

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Controle a Tempo Discreto

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Logic, Matlab, Process Control, Numerical Analysis, Embedded Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Digital Design, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · 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, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Psychology, Network Model, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, SQL, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Modeling, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Инициирование и планирование проектов

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Human Resources Management and Planning

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Microarchitecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Integration Testing, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Application Security, Data Sharing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, File Systems, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Les Expressions Lambda et Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Docker: LearnQuest
    • Advanced Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Power BI: Data Modeling and Data Analysis: Whizlabs
    • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
    • Controle a Tempo Discreto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals: Google Cloud
    • Инициирование и планирование проектов: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals Of Microfrontends: Board Infinity

    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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