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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Digital Content, Professional Development, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Educación Basada en Evidencias

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Education and Training, Investigation, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Interrigatories, Information Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Wiring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Laboratory Equipment, Display Devices

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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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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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      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

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      End-to-End iOS Development Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Secure Coding, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Core Data (Software), Application Deployment, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Model View Controller, API Design, JSON, Application Development, Application Security, Data Management, Data Security

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Social Sciences, Psychology, Innovation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Data Science, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Talent Sourcing, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Architecture, Presentations, Technical Consulting, Big Data, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Integration Testing, Debugging, System Programming, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering: Infosec
    • Educación Basada en Evidencias: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Art of Doing Electronics for Everyone: Packt
    • Azure Network Troubleshooting and Governance: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Workflow Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
    • End-to-End iOS Development Mastery: Board Infinity
    • Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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