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      Arizona State University

      How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Training Videos with Powtoon

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Technical Communication, Power BI, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Concept Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Product Testing, Mockups, Product Development, 3D Modeling, Usability Testing, Computer-Aided Design, User Feedback

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Marketing Materials, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Project Development in Python

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Project Management, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Project Planning, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Portfolio Management, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Developing a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business, Business Management, Global Marketing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?: Arizona State University
    • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS: Board Infinity
    • Data Storytelling: DeepLearning.AI
    • Concept Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Prototyping: Arizona State University
    • أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript: University of London
    • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Development in Python: Microsoft

    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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