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      EDUCBA

      Azure Practical - Cognitive Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Microsoft Copilot, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Application Development, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Computer Programming Tools, Database Application, Software Development, Software Engineering, User Interface (UI)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Team Management, Leadership, Storytelling, Team Motivation, Visionary, Data Visualization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Motivational Skills, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Architecture, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Ad Hoc Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Business Process, Data Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Governance, Business Strategy, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Git (Version Control System), Database Management, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Databases, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Market Research, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Recruitment, Process Improvement, Recruitment Strategies, Consultative Approaches, Performance Measurement, Organizational Structure, Talent Sourcing, Communication, Branding

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Generative AI Applications with Amazon Bedrock

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Cryptography, Encryption, Information Assurance, Security Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), NIST 800-53, Information Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Identifying Transferable Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Project Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Azure Practical - Cognitive Services: EDUCBA
    • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
    • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera
    • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Generative AI Applications with Amazon Bedrock: Amazon Web Services
    • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council

    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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