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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Colaboración dinámica

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving

      4.8
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Data Storage, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Software Documentation, UI Components, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Software Design, Application Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Databases, API Design, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Management, Application Development, Data Storage, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, Generative AI, Product Development, New Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design, Machine Learning, User Research, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Building Data Visualization Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Java as a Second Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

      4.4
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer invitaciones en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Event Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

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      University of London

      إدارة شركات المستقبل

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Business Modeling, Business Management, Change Management, Business Transformation, Personal Development, Coordinating, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Working with Data: Meta
    • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
    • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
    • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest

    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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