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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, User Accounts, Business

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Aumente su productividad y su rendimiento con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Organizational Skills, Journals, Document Management, Graphic Design, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      System Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Software Visualization, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Decision Making

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Communicating In Groups and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Productivity, Expectation Management, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Oil and Gas

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Austral

      Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, iOS Development, Continuous Integration, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, CI/CD, Angular, Android Studio, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Animations

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Starweaver

      Automation for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, Process Design, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación superior y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Implicaciones estratégicas de la marca

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Market Share, New Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, User Experience, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Introduction to Web Applications

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Animations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera Project Network
    • Aumente su productividad y su rendimiento con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • System Dynamics: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
    • Communicating In Groups and Teams : Arizona State University
    • Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux: Universidad Austral
    • Automation for Business: Starweaver
    • Educación superior y emprendimiento: 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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