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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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      126 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Advocacy, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Real Estate Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Program Development, Azure DevOps, Application Deployment, Design Strategies, Virtual Machines, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Typography, Writing and Editing, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: designing a Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Computing Platforms, New Business Development, Business Architecture, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Current-Mode Control

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Competency

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
    • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
    • Real Estate Financial Modeling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
    • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
    • Platform Thinking: designing a Platform: Politecnico di Milano

    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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