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      IBM

      Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, React.js, Javascript, Flutter (Software), Ajax, User Interface (UI), Debugging, iOS Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Android Development, Cross Platform Development, UI/UX Strategy, Application Development, Apple iOS, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, JSON, Web Development

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      National Taiwan University

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

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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, Ideation, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Project Implementation, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Editing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Databases for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Modeling, Big Data, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Database Application, Redis, Data Access, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Learning Styles, Student-Centred Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Ideation, Solution Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Web Scraping, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Integration Testing, Scripting, Version Control, Matplotlib, Debugging, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, DevOps, Data Structures, CI/CD, Automation, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Biostatistics, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Data Literacy, Medical Terminology, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Modeling, Debugging, Data Structures, Combinatorics, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Animation and Game Design, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Probability, Interactive Design, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Prototyping, Animations, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Storyboarding, Display Devices, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Non-Verbal Communication, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI)

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      IBM

      Introduction to DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, Behavior-Driven Development, CI/CD, Code Review, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Developing Mobile Apps with React Native: IBM
    • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
    • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice 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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