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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Relational Database and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fractal Analytics

      Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Data Strategy, Information Privacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Business Marketing, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Safety Training, Engineering Practices, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Become a Professional React Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), TypeScript, Ajax, Software Design Patterns, Authentications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Restful API, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Django Features and Libraries

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts, Relational Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things and AI Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Computer Vision, System Design and Implementation, Android Development, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Digital Communications

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Development, Rapport Building, Organizational Change, Resilience, Data Collection, Focus Group, Change Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Analysis, Asset Management, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Communications, Diversity Awareness, Consultative Approaches, Qualitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Customer Service, Service Improvement, Design Thinking, Expectation Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera Project Network
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
    • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
    • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
    • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Internet of Things and AI Cloud: University of California San Diego
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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