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      University of California San Diego

      Meaningful Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods, Test Data, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Branding, Service Design, Budgeting, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Networking 101

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Работа с базами данных в Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un site Web gratuit avec WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Blogs, Content Creation, Content Management, Photo Editing, Business Marketing, Creativity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Advertising in the Age of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Generative AI Agents, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn CSS Grid

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, UI Components

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego
    • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone: California Institute of the Arts
    • Networking 101: Google Cloud
    • Работа с базами данных в Python: University of Michigan
    • Créer un site Web gratuit avec WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Advertising in the Age of Generative AI : University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London
    • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español: Google Cloud

    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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