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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Solution Design, Ideation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Product Development, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Sustainability Reporting, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Electronic Systems, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Analytical Chemistry, Electronic Components

      4.9
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Herramientas de la Economía Circular

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Proposal Development, Process Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Corporate Sustainability, Project Design, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Business Solutions, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Presentations, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      .Net平台下的软件开发技术

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, Program Development, Operating Systems, .NET Framework, User Interface (UI), Database Design, Database Management, System Testing, Debugging, Databases, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development, File Management, Programming Principles, Microsoft Windows

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, AI Personalization, Web Design, Application Design, Customer Service, Web Design and Development, Merchant Services, Setting Appointments, Booking (Sales), Responsive Web Design

      4.2
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      Universidad Austral

      Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Informatics, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Administration, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Leadership, Human Resources

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Responsible AI, Innovation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Cloud Platforms, Market Research, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
    • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera Project Network
    • Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum: Universidad Austral
    • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Product Launch and Post-Launch Management: Microsoft
    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: 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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