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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Employee Feedback Survey with TypeForm

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fudan University

      游戏策划与设计

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Automation, Differential Equations, Verification And Validation, Basic Electrical Systems

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data Visualization Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      مقدمة إلى تطوير الواجهة الأمامية

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), React.js, Interactive Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Servers, Network Protocols

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn CSS Flexbox

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Business Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create an Employee Feedback Survey with TypeForm: Coursera Project Network
    • 游戏策划与设计: Fudan University
    • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
    • Data Visualization Best Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • مقدمة إلى تطوير الواجهة الأمامية: Meta
    • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
    • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera Project Network
    • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan

    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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