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      L&T EduTech

      CPS solution for Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Cyber Engineering, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Automation, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Hydraulics, Integration Testing, Cloud Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Matlab, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Enterprise Growth and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Innovation, Target Market, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Market Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Solution Design, New Product Development, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Business Modeling, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integrity

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Network Troubleshooting and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Support, Network Administration, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Workflow Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Instructional Strategies, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Social Studies, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Mural

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Information Architecture, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Business Strategy

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership in the Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Program Governance Planning with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Design, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Business Process Modeling, Governance

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Power BI for Data Science and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Text Mining, Data Science, Performance Metric, Data Cleansing, Image Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Telehealth, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

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

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

    • CPS solution for Industries: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Enterprise Growth and Innovation: Northeastern University
    • CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering: Infosec
    • Azure Network Troubleshooting and Governance: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Workflow Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
    • Get started with Mural: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Program Governance Planning with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp

    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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