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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Solution Design, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

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      University of California, Irvine

      Iniciando e planejando projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Introduction of Pile Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Design, Safety Standards

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Mockups, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Javascript, Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Web Content, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Journalism, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Facebook, Data Validation, Open Source Technology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Organizational Concepts and Language

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

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      Imperial College London

      XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Display Devices, Virtual Reality, Health Technology, Clinical Practices, Virtual Environment, Health Education, Collaborative Software, Emerging Technologies, Business Systems Analysis, Innovation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · 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, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Building Design, Architectural Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Recommender Systems Capstone: University of Minnesota
    • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction of Pile Foundation: L&T EduTech
    • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
    • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: EIT Digital
    • Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
    • Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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