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      Microsoft

      Data Preparation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Thermal Management, Design Specifications

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Improve your CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Web Development, Web Development Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Team Management, Oral Expression, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Go To Market Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Product Design, New Product Development, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Program Development, Predictive Modeling, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Program Management, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Process Development, Risk Management, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Spring Boot Development

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Gateway, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Application Frameworks, Java, Application Design, JUnit, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Practice Course

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Oracle SQL Developer, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Preparation and Management: Microsoft
    • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improve your CSS: Scrimba
    • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Docker Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide: Board Infinity
    • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
    • Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva: 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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