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      Amazon

      Full Stack Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Web Services, Application Deployment, Web Development, Spring Framework, Amazon Web Services, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Responsive Web Design, Javascript

      4.4
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manipulating Data with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Willingness To Learn, Pedagogy, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Technology Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Mobile Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New Teacher Center

      Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Integration, Adaptability, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Storyboard using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Toronto

      App Design and Development for iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model, Data Storage

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Financial Regulation, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Supply Chain & Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Process Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Development for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon
    • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App: Coursera Project Network
    • Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students: New Teacher Center
    • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    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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