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      Google Cloud

      Como modernizar sites com a IA generativa no Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Web Content, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, User Experience, Web Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      MBA Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Operations Management, Design Thinking, Data Visualization, Active Listening, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Working Capital, Database Management, Project Estimation, Financial Statements, Sampling (Statistics), Business Analytics, Global Marketing, Financial Accounting, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Big Data, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      BITS Pilani

      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Operating Systems, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Version Control, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller, Computational Logic, Database Systems

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Health Care, Research Design, Infectious Diseases, Probability Distribution, Probability, Preventative Care

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Training Programs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 7 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Como modernizar sites com a IA generativa no Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • MBA Business Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
    • Certificado en Bases de la Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University

    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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