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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Graphical Tools, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Service Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Management, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Marketing Materials, Customer Engagement

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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Research and Design, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GRAMMY GO

      Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Application Design, Document Management, Data Integration, Data Store

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Grundlagen des Grafikdesigns

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Design Software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Engineering Design Process, Embedded Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp: Coursera Project Network
    • 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases: Arizona State University
    • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding: GRAMMY GO
    • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
    • Grundlagen des Grafikdesigns: California Institute of the Arts

    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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