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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Postman API Platform, Restful API, Data Validation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Manufacturing and Production, Process Analysis, Process Control, Thermal Management, Laboratory Testing, Safety and Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Responsive Web Design, Server Side, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Package and Software Management, React.js, Restful API, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Product Development, Value Propositions, Product Design, Stakeholder Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Firewall, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Android graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Android Studio, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Reality, Linear Algebra

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      C++ Programming: Classes and Data

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Data Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development for .Net Full Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, JSON, Web Services, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Public Speaking, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Дизайн-мышление в инновационной деятельности

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creativity, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework: Codio
    • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
    • Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript: Board Infinity
    • Agile Projects: Developing Tasks with Taiga: Coursera Project Network
    • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
    • Introduction to Android graphics: Imperial College London
    • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
    • أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript: University of London
    • Backend Development for .Net Full Stack : Board Infinity
    • Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS: Scrimba

    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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