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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animations, User Interface (UI), Design, 3D Assets, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Relational Database Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K 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, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Social Justice, Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Multimedia, Sustainable Development, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Sustainability Standards

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, ChatGPT, Technical Product Management, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Responsible AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Test Automation, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Restful API, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
    • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • Graphic Design: Adobe
    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
    • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
    • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM

    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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