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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.


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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Big Data, Sampling (Statistics), Random Forest Algorithm

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Decision Making, Cybersecurity, Big Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Application Deployment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Quality Assessment, Infographics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to create presentations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Web Content, Infographics, Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
  • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International

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