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      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Improvement, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Business, Global Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al desarrollo web

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Typography

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Cultural Sensitivity

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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, React.js, Web Applications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Howard University

      Introduction to Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Cloud Solutions, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cloud Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

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      236 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes: Arizona State University
    • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
    • Introducción al desarrollo web: Universidad de los Andes
    • عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap: IBM
    • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard 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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