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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, UI Components

      4.6
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Willingness To Learn, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn React

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderando Equipos de Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Recruitment, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Diversity Programs, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      Implementing an SAP Solution

      Skills you'll gain: System Implementation, Test Planning, Solution Delivery, SAP Applications, Project Implementation, System Testing, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Enterprise Resource Planning, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuromarketing

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Neurology, Decision Making, Qualitative Research, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, NoSQL, Server Side, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Database Application, Middleware, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Databases, Web Servers, Javascript, Application Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Capital, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, People Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
    • Learn React: Scrimba
    • Liderando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
    • Implementing an SAP Solution: SAP
    • Neuromarketing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University

    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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