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      IBM

      Introduction to Systems Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Process Design, Problem Management, Business Process, Product Lifecycle Management, Information Technology, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Branding, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: Creating the WBS

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Structure, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      543 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Quantitative Research, Debugging, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Competency

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Research kitchen

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      工程資訊管理 BIM 塑模

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Process Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Drawings

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Real Estate Financial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Essentials of Hospitality Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Architecture and Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Project Management: Creating the WBS: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera Project Network
    • Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs: Arizona State University
    • Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • 工程資訊管理 BIM 塑模: National Taiwan University
    • Real Estate Financial Modeling: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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