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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Economic Development, Land Management, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Engineering, Policy Development, Public Policies

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Quantitative Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Probability Distribution

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Feasibility Studies, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, HVAC, Water Resources, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Building Design, Construction Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Server side JavaScript with Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Target Audience, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Object-Oriented Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Design

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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      NIIT

      Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

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      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quantitative Model Checking: EIT Digital
    • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: EIT Digital
    • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Server side JavaScript with Node.js: NIIT
    • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
    • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
    • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest

    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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