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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Service Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Innovation, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crie wireframes digitais de baixa fidelidade com Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Information Architecture, Mockups, UI Components, Web Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Training Videos with Powtoon

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      AI Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced UI with Material 3: Customization & Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Performance Tuning, Prototyping, Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainable high-end tourism

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Cloud Storage, Data Mart, Database Design, Snowflake Schema, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Data Transformation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Javascript and jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), jQuery, Javascript, React.js, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Crie wireframes digitais de baixa fidelidade com Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera Project Network
    • Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • AI Materials: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Advanced UI with Material 3: Customization & Performance: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable high-end tourism: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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