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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Needs Assessment, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Semiconductors, Financial Modeling, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Engineering Calculations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Generative AI, Analytics, Workflow Management, Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Java Programming, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Software Architecture, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Generative AI, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Operations Research, System Design and Implementation, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Linear Algebra, Text Mining, C (Programming Language), Software Testing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Conceptual Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, System Testing, Construction, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Product Management, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Product Improvement, Software Development Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Experience Design, A/B Testing, Analytics, Design Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), SQL, HTML and CSS, API Design, GitHub, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Cloud Hosting

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic English: Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Research, Report Writing, Research Design, Proofreading, Language Competency, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, English Language, Style Guides, Vocabulary, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Android Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, React Native, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, Restful API, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, GitHub, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Data Structures, Android Development, Kotlin, Javascript

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Design, Product Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Requirements Elicitation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Forecasting, Procurement, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Demand Planning, Lean Six Sigma, Purchasing, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Production Process, Supply Chain Systems, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Inventory Management System, Warehouse Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Supply Chain Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Graphic Design: Adobe
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Meta Android Developer: Meta

    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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