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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅱ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Extensible Languages and XML, Concept Of Operations

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Version Control, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Java, Software Documentation, JUnit, Restful API, API Design, Model View Controller, Postman API Platform, User Accounts, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Blender Foundations and Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, File Management, Generative AI

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data

      Skills you'll gain: Test Data, Test Case, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Verification And Validation, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cours intensif sur la science des données

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Network Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Private Cloud

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Low Voltage, Simulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Change Control, Contract Management, Project Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Safety Assurance, Cost Control, Arbitration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media: Coursera Project Network
    • Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects: Packt
    • Blender Foundations and Asset Management: Packt
    • Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Python Regular Expressions to Process File Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Cours intensif sur la science des données: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing Engaging Dashboards for Healthcare Analytics: Northeastern University
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Azure Network Services: EDUCBA

    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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