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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Mockups, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Neurology, Psychology, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

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      185 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Statistical Reporting

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      8 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Innovation, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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      40 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Team Oriented, Data Visualization, Presentations, Interactive Design, Communication Planning, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing

      4.7
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      26 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      JavaScript for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Debugging

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      13 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn to work with APIs

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Web Development, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Data Access, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development

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      11 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Construction Management Industry and Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Cost Management, Facility Management, Communication Planning, Team Building, Decision Making

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      39 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Improvement, Technology Solutions, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, Presentations

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      19 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: Creating the WBS

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Structure, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      543 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Neuroscience Methods:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea:Ā Politecnico di Milano
    • Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI:Ā Microsoft
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity:Ā University of Michigan
    • Building Data Visualization Tools:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • JavaScript for Web Development:Ā Board Infinity
    • Learn to work with APIs:Ā Scrimba
    • The Construction Management Industry and Profession:Ā University of Maryland, College Park

    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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