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      Coursera

      Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Database Management, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

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      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

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      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a services customer satisfaction process

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Process Design, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Operations, Business Process, Web Analytics, Marketing

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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities

      Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Open Data and Intelligent Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Financial Systems, Finance, Governance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
    • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera Project Network
    • Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept: EDUCBA
    • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
    • Create a services customer satisfaction process: Coursera Project Network
    • Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
    • Operations Management: IESE Business School

    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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