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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Decision Making, Cybersecurity, Big Data

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

      4.6
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      148 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Data Storytelling with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Business Analytics, Analysis, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Leadership Development, Product Development, Risk Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      قيادة الفرق

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Coordination, Creativity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Software, Design Research, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
    • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
    • Gender Analytics for Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
    • قيادة الفرق : University of Michigan

    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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