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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Courage, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Collaboration, Office Management, Visionary, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Personal Development, Positivity, Accountability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Development Environment, Java, Software Installation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Experimentation, Anatomy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Application Security, Database Development, Configuration Management, UI Components, Web Development Tools, User Accounts, Application Performance Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Responsive Web Design

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, MarTech, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Copywriting, E-Commerce, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Automation Engineering, Electrical Systems, Machine Controls, Basic Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Internet Of Things, Automation, Production Line, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Process Engineering, Computational Thinking, Differential Equations, Bioinformatics, Technical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Systems Analysis, Probability

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Improving Your Statistical Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Sample Size Determination, Computational Thinking, Data Synthesis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Dashboard, Database Systems, Generative AI, SQL, Data Migration, ChatGPT, Data Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Business Reporting, Prototyping

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de front-end

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Development, User Interface (UI), React.js, Responsive Web Design, Full-Stack Web Development, General Networking, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Estrategia de Identidad de una Marca

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Content Strategy, Business Strategies, Design Research, Market Research, Content Creation, Creative Design, Target Audience, Value Propositions

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Django: Building a Blog: Codio
    • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
    • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt 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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