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      University of Minnesota

      Optimization for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Small Business Website with Weebly

      Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

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      Microsoft

      Database Integration and Management

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Test Automation, Development Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development Tools, WordPress, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Mockups, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Surgery, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Medical Equipment and Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Warehousing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Design, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, PostgreSQL, IT Automation, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Focus Group, Analysis, Collaboration, Project Scoping, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Effectiveness, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Create a Small Business Website with Weebly : Coursera Project Network
    • Database Integration and Management: Microsoft
    • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
    • Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
    • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
    • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: Starweaver

    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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