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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication

      4.1
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      HRCI

      Learning and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Train The Trainer, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, On-The-Job Training, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Creativity, Content Creation, File Management, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Designing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Design, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Mainframe Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Modeling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      746 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things and AI Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), System Design and Implementation, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Image Analysis, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Python Programming, Computer Vision

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera Project Network
    • Learning and Development: HRCI
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
    • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
    • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone: Google
    • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
    • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine

    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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