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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Data Ethics, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Consumer Behaviour, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Content, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Low Voltage, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Workforce Development, Economics, Construction, Project Design, Environment, Environmental Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop a Company Website with Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Branding, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement

      4.8
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Business Research, Product Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Channel, Peer Review, Product Strategy, Target Market, Research Design, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Research Reports

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Programming Principles, Application Development, Cloud Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Object Oriented Design, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build your business brand using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Wind Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, High Voltage, Systems Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Electrical Power, Structural Analysis, Financial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Predictive Modeling, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
    • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego

    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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