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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Literacy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Language Competency, Constructive Feedback, Design Elements And Principles, Learning Theory, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agent Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Software Development

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Software Design, Sprint Planning, Web Design and Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, Kubernetes, Istio, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, React Redux, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, GitHub, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM JavaScript Backend

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Kubernetes, Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management

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

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      IBM

      IBM Java Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, CI/CD, Restful API, Java Programming, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Strategic Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning

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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • IBM JavaScript Backend: IBM
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Java Developer: IBM
    • Meta React Native: 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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