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      UBITS

      UX writing para principiantes

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Metodología jurídica

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Presenta datos y gráficos con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Multimedia, Graphic Design

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Feature Patterns and Sweeps

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Prototyping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Communication, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Strategic Communication, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use vídeos en sus posts de redes sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Facebook, Video Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La gestión en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Relationship Management, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Animations, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Marketing Design, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Marketing Budgets, Graphic Design, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation (3): Requirements by modal formulas

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, System Requirements, Data Validation, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • UX writing para principiantes: UBITS
    • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Presenta datos y gráficos con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • xDesign Feature Patterns and Sweeps: Dassault Systèmes
    • Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Use vídeos en sus posts de redes sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
    • إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: 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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