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      Packt

      Svelte 5 & SvelteKit For Hands-On Modern Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Database Management, Web Applications, Databases, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Software Design, Application Development, Restful API, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Content Management Systems, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Rebo-binario

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Computer Programming, Critical Thinking, Willingness To Learn, Debugging, Creative Problem-Solving, Independent Thinking, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, User Research, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Feedback Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Review, Performance Management, Collaboration, Personal Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Análisis de datos empresariales con R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Disparities, Payment Systems, Market Dynamics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Investigation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Programación Orientada a Objetos con Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of Usability Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, User Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cours intensif sur la science des données

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Svelte 5 & SvelteKit For Hands-On Modern Web Development: Packt
    • Rebo-binario: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University
    • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Skills: Packt
    • Análisis de datos empresariales con R: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
    • Power BI: Data Modeling and Data Analysis: Whizlabs
    • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Java: Universidad de Palermo

    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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