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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)

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Test Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Reliability, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Equipment Design, Data Processing, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Automation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, Communication, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Routing Protocols

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Android Development, Version Control

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
    • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing : Arizona State University
    • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
    • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System
    • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity
    • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
    • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity

    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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