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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses can help you learn curriculum development, assessment strategies, and learner engagement techniques. You can build skills in creating effective learning experiences, utilizing multimedia resources, and evaluating instructional effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and learning management systems, which support the design and delivery of educational content.


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    IE Business School

    Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Critical Thinking

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Entry, Financial Modeling, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security

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    University of Michigan

    Uso de bancos de dados com Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Query Languages, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Data Storage, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Precast System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching)

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Open Data and Intelligent Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Inclusion, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Finance, Governance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Strategy and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Creative Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations: IE Business School
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Uso de bancos de dados com Python: University of Michigan
  • Design of Precast System: L&T EduTech
  • Foundations of Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • 6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching): The University of Tokyo
  • PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools: DeepLearning.AI
  • Open Data and Intelligent Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS

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