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      University of Michigan

      Influencing People

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Professional Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Business Process Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Dashboard, SQL, Star Schema, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, MicroStrategy, Data Visualization Software

      4.5
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Databases for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, MongoDB, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Application Design, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, UI Components, Scripting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, File Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo autoconstruir tu vivienda

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Architecture and Construction, Plumbing, Construction Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Materials science

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Revisão Sistemática e Meta-análise

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Collection, Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Clinical Research, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Quality, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Influencing People: University of Michigan
    • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
    • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Core Java: LearnQuest
    • Mastering Data Analysis in Excel: Duke University

    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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