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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Launch an auto-scaling AWS EC2 virtual machine

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automize Monthly Report Creation with Power Automate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Verification And Validation, Product Testing, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Staff Management, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Vue d’ensemble sur la visualisation de données avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Infographics, Data Presentation, Graphing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Network Management and Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Analysis, Operations Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Conformando tu estrategia digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, User Accounts, Business

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Materials science, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Manufacturing and Production, Environmental Engineering, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Safety Standards, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Active Listening, Health Education, Injury Prevention

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Launch an auto-scaling AWS EC2 virtual machine: Coursera Project Network
    • Automize Monthly Report Creation with Power Automate: Coursera Project Network
    • Vue d’ensemble sur la visualisation de données avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS: Network Management and Operations: Whizlabs
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
    • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: 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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