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      Universidad de Palermo

      Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Design Thinking, Organizational Change, Business Technologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Construction, Architectural Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a las humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Python Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Development, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management, Communication, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
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      704 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      E-commerce Academy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity, Communication Strategies

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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect Professional Certificate 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Cloud Services, Restful API, Cloud Management, Technical Design

      4.5
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      903 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: designing a Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Scrum Master Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Kanban Principles, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
    • Introducción a las humanidades digitales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
    • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
    • Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más: IE Business School
    • E-commerce Academy: Universidad de Palermo
    • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect Professional Certificate 日本語版: Google Cloud

    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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