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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Input Filter Design

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Design Strategies, Matlab

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Policy Analysis, Income Tax, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Process Optimization, Process Management, Quality Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded C Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Marketing Materials, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Research kitchen

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Design Patterns

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Generative AI, Data Architecture, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, UI Components, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Responsible AI, Statistical Visualization, Research, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Input Filter Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
    • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
    • Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp: Coursera Project Network
    • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks: Packt
    • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
    • Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB: IBM

    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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