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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Application Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Apple software proficiency, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Data Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      910 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Scoping, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Technical Consulting, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Benchmarking, Peer Review, Customer Analysis, Project Documentation, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Requirements, Business Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, Feasibility Studies, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Market Research, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

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

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      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sociology, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Data Ethics, World History, Science and Research, Storytelling, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Swift 5 iOS Application Developer: LearnQuest
    • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
    • Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career: SkillUp
    • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust

    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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