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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Flows, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability, Mockups, User Centered Design, Process Mapping, Brand Awareness, Business Intelligence

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Mechanics, Design, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Systems Integration, Feasibility Studies, Interoperability, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Data Integrity, Market Trend, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Ideation, Solution Design, Brainstorming, Business Research

      4.8
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      AI-Powered Business Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Sales Presentation, Google Gemini, Sales Strategy, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Knowledge

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, Computing Platforms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Web Design, Restful API, User Interface (UI), Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Beyond planning and control

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Coordination, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
    • Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro : Coursera Project Network
    • L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: EIT Digital
    • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
    • AI-Powered Business Operations: Starweaver
    • Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera Project Network
    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano

    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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