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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Mobile Development, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Typography, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Front-End Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Mockups, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Analytics and SEO, Databases, Software Development, GitHub

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Pathway to Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Electronic Systems, Internet Of Things, Analytical Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators

      Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Database Design, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, SQL, Java, Java Programming, Database Management, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, 3D Modeling, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Production Process, Process Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Concept Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Editing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, MySQL, Databases, API Design, Mobile Development, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Management, Application Development, Data Storage, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development: Board Infinity
    • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators: LearnKartS
    • Canva for teachers: Coursera Project Network
    • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
    • Concept Art for Video Games: Michigan State 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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