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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Design, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Software Visualization, Systems Analysis, Dataflow

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Model View Controller, JSON, Web Services, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Routing Protocols

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Business Architecture, Project Design, Business Ethics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis, Financial Data, Data Integrity

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Micro Electromechanical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Value Propositions, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Automation and Scripting with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 2D CAD 專題

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Blueprint Reading, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architectural Design, Graphical Tools

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Courage, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity
    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Responsible AI - Español: Google Cloud
    • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
    • Micro Electromechanical Systems: Indian Institute of Science
    • Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept: EDUCBA
    • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
    • 工程圖學 2D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University

    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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