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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      879 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Managing Machine Learning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management, Data Quality, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development Life Cycle, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Pipelines, Technical Design, Technology Solutions, Systems Design, Data Collection, Data Science, Systems Architecture, Feature Engineering, System Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      CAD/BIM技術與應用

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Construction Estimating, Technical Drawing, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, 3D Assets, Civil Engineering, Building Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      347 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, No-Code Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Geographic Information Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Testing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Fundamentals of Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Version Control, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Infrastructure Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Application Development, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      443 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      World Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Strategies, Aesthetics, Design Research, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Managing Machine Learning Projects: Duke University
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft
    • CAD/BIM技術與應用: National Taiwan University
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Developing Android Apps with App Inventor: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech

    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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