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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Developing a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business, Business Management, Global Marketing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programación con JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, JSON, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, Computer Programming, Package and Software Management, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Patient Evaluation, Health Informatics, Tableau Software, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Telehealth, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Big Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovation and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Process

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      76 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Design, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Dataflow

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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Understand Best Practices with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Content Management, Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Building Data Visualization Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Design Thinking, Organizational Change, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • English for Developing a Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Programación con JavaScript: Meta
    • Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions: Imperial College London
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • Understand Best Practices with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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