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      digital.auto

      SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Virtualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Safety Standards

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Herramientas de la Economía Circular

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Proposal Development, Process Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Corporate Sustainability, Project Design, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Business Solutions, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Presentations, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, Development Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Tools, WordPress, Javascript

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Services, Cloud Applications

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

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      L&T EduTech

      Piling Construction and practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Product Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Process Validation, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards, Design

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      Scrimba

      Learn Typescript

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Debugging, Javascript, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Validation, Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Administration, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Leadership, Human Resources

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      Universidad Austral

      Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: digital.auto
    • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • The Science of Change: Kotter
    • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
    • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • Piling Construction and practices: L&T EduTech
    • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
    • ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management: Alfaisal University | KLD

    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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