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      EDUCBA

      Angular Fundamentals: Building Responsive Web Apps with Ease

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Javascript and jQuery, Security Controls, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, TypeScript, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Data Validation, Software Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Standards, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Reliability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Communication, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Strategic Communication, Market Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      H2O.ai

      Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Training Programs, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Program Evaluation, Business Logic, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation

      3.4
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advancing Mask Technology for Semiconductors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Assurance, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics, Technical Design, Process Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computer-Aided Design, Functional Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Image Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, IT Management, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies, Sales

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

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      31 reviews

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Creativity, Physics, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Open Data and Intelligent Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Governance, FinTech, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Mobile Banking, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Open Source Technology, Financial Systems, Finance, Governance, Business Ethics, Human Centered Design, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Product Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Systems Thinking, Transportation Operations, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Environment and Resource Management, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Angular Fundamentals: Building Responsive Web Apps with Ease: EDUCBA
    • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London
    • تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe: Coursera Project Network
    • Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing : Arizona State University
    • Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Large Language Models: H2O.ai
    • Advancing Mask Technology for Semiconductors: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
    • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera Project Network
    • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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