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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Revolutionizing the Product Owner Role

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Keyword Research, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Angular 17 Overview & Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Model View Controller, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Development, Development Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xbox

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Practices in Metro Rails

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Electrical Systems, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Innovation, Business Transformation, Ideation, Forecasting, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Interactive Prototypes with Pidoco

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Usability

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Informatics, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Talent Sourcing, Organizational Change, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Executive Recruitment, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Development, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Functional Programming with Java and Threads

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Functional Design, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI: Revolutionizing the Product Owner Role: SkillUp
    • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
    • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
    • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Xbox
    • Construction Practices in Metro Rails: L&T EduTech
    • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Create Interactive Prototypes with Pidoco: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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