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      Packt

      Governance and Risk Management Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Design, Presentations, Marketing Collateral, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design, Marketing

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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Manage Resources in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, Verification And Validation

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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Health Technology, Clinical Experience, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Business Systems Analysis, Disabilities, Innovation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Usability, Data Storytelling, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Design Elements And Principles

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      UX: Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, IT Security Architecture, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms

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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Internet Of Things, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Health Technology, Molecular Biology, Engineering Design Process, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Dataflow, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Design, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Software Visualization, Systems Analysis, Dataflow

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
    • Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators: University of Glasgow
    • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Manage Resources in Azure: Microsoft
    • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera Project Network
    • XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice: Imperial College London
    • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • UX: Interaction Design: Packt
    • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: EIT Digital
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science

    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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