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      Tencent Cloud

      Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Solution Architecture, Private Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Scalability, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

      4.4
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Video Editing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to Database Migration

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Migration, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Data Mapping, Database Design, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications

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

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      Packt

      Process Improvement and Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      The Limits of Human Perception

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Higher Education, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Professional Development, Self-Starter, Adaptability, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Supporting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Project Closure, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Project Controls, Change Requests, Quality Control, Contract Management, Financial Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Management, Scheduling, Resource Management, Cost Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Digital con Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Team Oriented

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Version Control, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Java, Software Documentation, JUnit, Restful API, API Design, Model View Controller, Postman API Platform, User Accounts, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional: Tencent Cloud
    • Professional Presentations: Canva AI Magic Studio: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Database Migration: Amazon Web Services
    • Process Improvement and Problem Solving: Packt
    • The Limits of Human Perception: Arizona State University
    • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
    • Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Program Management Supporting Process: LearnKartS
    • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Marketing Digital con Easil: 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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