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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Instagram Content Creation Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Video Editing, Copywriting, Video Production, Photo Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Security Controls, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Code Review, Software Installation, Middleware, Debugging, Computer Programming, Information Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Infosec

      Secure Coding in Laravel

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Software, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Network Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Private Cloud

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Tunnel Construction Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Practices, Safety Assurance, Architecture and Construction, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Business Ethics, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Image Analysis, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Plotly, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Inference

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Advertising, Design, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Social Media Content, Business

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Visionary, Innovation, Business Strategy, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Procurement Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Instagram Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
    • Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize: Infosec
    • Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Secure Coding in Laravel: Infosec
    • Azure Network Services: EDUCBA
    • Tunnel Construction Practices : L&T EduTech
    • Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition: Edureka
    • Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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