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      IBM

      Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Android Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Development, JSON

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Data Structures & Backend with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java, Java Programming, Web Services, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

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      122 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, API Design, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Data Modeling

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Business Solutions, Business Ethics, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Strategic Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Customer Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Create Serverless Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Technology Roadmaps, Process Analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing

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      473 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Liquidation, Corporate Accounting, Tax Management, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Structure, Depreciation, Business Analysis, Consolidation

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      243 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, Public Cloud, Data Governance, Large Language Modeling, API Design, Cost Management, Solution Architecture, Information Privacy, Data Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Managers du changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps: IBM
    • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
    • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
    • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
    • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create Serverless Applications : Microsoft
    • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
    • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
    • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services

    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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