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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Storytelling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis, Financial Data, Data Integrity

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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Methods

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Opportunities, Timelines, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

      Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Design, Storytelling, Higher Education, Discussion Facilitation, Public Speaking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Current-Mode Control

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Interoperability, Information Systems Security, Integration Testing, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Javascript

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Adobe Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
    • Measurement – Turning Concepts into Data: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?: Politecnico di Milano
    • Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators: University of Glasgow
    • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
    • Current-Mode Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM

    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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