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      Illinois Tech

      Programming and Application Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Decision Making, Human Learning, Usability, Psychology, Human Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Systems Design, Automation, Computational Logic, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Введение в HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Servers, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Make a Table of Contents, Footnotes, and more with Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Market your new business with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Infraestructura sostenible

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Public Works, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Partnership, Project Management Life Cycle, Feasibility Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Private Equity, Loans, Finance, Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Spring Boot with Embedded Database

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Data Modeling, Database Development, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
    • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations: Arizona State University
    • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
    • FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View: Politecnico di Milano
    • Введение в HTML5: University of Michigan
    • Make a Table of Contents, Footnotes, and more with Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS: Board Infinity
    • Market your new business with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
    • Infraestructura sostenible: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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