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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

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      Illinois Tech

      A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Loans, Cash Flows

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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Front-End Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prompt Engineering, Software Documentation, Test Automation, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Copilot, Responsive Web Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Core Java for Complete Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Authentications, Application Security, Android Development, Cryptography, Software Design Patterns

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introducción a las bases de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
    • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters: University of Colorado Boulder
    • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • GenAI for Front-End Developers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Core Java for Complete Beginners: LearnKartS

    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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