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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Mockup in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Application Design

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      68 reviews

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Research Design

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      196 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Interviewing Skills, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

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      152 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de CiudadanĆ­a

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.9
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      490 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, Google Analytics, Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Deployment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Engineering, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Qualitative Research, Project Management

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

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      81 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Designing the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Service Design, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Need for Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
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      77 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a Mockup in Figma:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje:Ā Universidad de Palermo
    • The Art & Science of Product Management:Ā Advancing Women in Tech
    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Formadores de CiudadanĆ­a:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Ethics in Engineering:Ā University of Michigan
    • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
    • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry:Ā University of North Texas
    • Designing the Future of Work:Ā UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    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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