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      Coursera Project Network

      Fundamentals of Database Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

      4.2
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Data Modeling, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      Requirements Gathering and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, SAP Applications, Functional Specification, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Business Management, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Event Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Market Share, Budget Management, Finance, Advertising Sales, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Design, Risk Management, Project Management, Proposal Development, Project Implementation, Community Development, Economic Development, Procurement, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      E

      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Web Services, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Blazor for Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Validation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Presentations, Business Research, Data Storytelling, Process Analysis, Professional Networking, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Virtual Environment, Social Media, Professional Networking, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: SAP
    • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
    • Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales: Universidad Austral

    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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