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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unit Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, Web Development, File Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, System Requirements, Control Systems, Safety Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Power BI: Data Visualization and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Business Reporting, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Ubuntu, Application Deployment, Linux, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Algorithms, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Hydrant System

      Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Codes, Control Systems, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard, Materials science

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Containerization, Microservices, ASP.NET, DevOps, .NET Framework, CI/CD, Software Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Application Deployment, Web Applications

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, UI Components, Web Development

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating LLM powered NPCs

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Interactive Design, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
    • Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System: L&T EduTech
    • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
    • Power BI: Data Visualization and Analysis: Whizlabs
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
    • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
    • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech
    • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity

    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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