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      Codio

      Select Topics in Python: Django

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Unit Testing, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Virtual Environment, Application Frameworks, PostgreSQL, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Game Design, Investments, Test Automation, Digital Assets, Development Testing, Cryptography, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Web Development Tools, Asset Management, Asset Protection, Transaction Processing, Javascript, Application Deployment

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware, Cloud Management, System Programming, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Risk Response and Reporting Effectively

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Compliance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      NIIT

      Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Node.JS, Software Documentation, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Server Side, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing)

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introducing Multimodal Llama 3.2

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Open Source Technology, Computer Vision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea wireframes digitales con Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Collaborative Software, Prototyping, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Information Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Blockchain Technology Applied

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, React.js, Transaction Processing, Front-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Code Review, Development Testing, Application Security, Authentications, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Building No-code Apps using Amazon Honeycode

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Version Control, Application Development, Collaborative Software, Amazon Web Services, Database Application, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Workflow Management, Data Management, Automation, Spreadsheet Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Introducción a Unreal Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Select Topics in Python: Django: Codio
    • Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity: Packt
    • Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub: Google Cloud
    • Risk Response and Reporting Effectively: Packt
    • Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
    • Introducing Multimodal Llama 3.2: DeepLearning.AI
    • Crea wireframes digitales con Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
    • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
    • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network

    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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