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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a UML

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, Data Lakes, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Business Technologies, Failure Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Science and Research, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Biology, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Network Security, Solution Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Product Strategy, Innovation, Analysis, Needs Assessment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un Storyboard con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Writing, User Accounts, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de back-end

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, React.js, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Brochures, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Target Audience, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Public Speaking, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver
    • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators: LearnKartS
    • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera Project Network
    • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Crea un Storyboard con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al desarrollo de back-end: Meta

    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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