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      Vanderbilt University

      Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Responsive Web Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, Databases, User Requirements Documents, Real Time Data

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      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create presentations using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Web Content, Infographics, Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 2D CAD

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Engineering Design Process

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Innovar

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Business Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Employee Training, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
    • Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples: University of London
    • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • How to create presentations using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University
    • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
    • Innovar: Arizona State University
    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera

    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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