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      University of Michigan

      The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Safety Standards, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Materials science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Security, Databricks, Data Quality, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Database Management, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Organizational innovation and creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Advanced Golang Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Innovación en el mundo corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process, Culture Transformation, Organizational Structure, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Creación XR y Metaversos para todos

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Animations, Interaction Design, User Experience, User Research, C# (Programming Language), Display Devices, Unreal Engine, Experience Design, Development Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Programming with Golang

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Development Tools

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      Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Manage Resources in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, Verification And Validation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Health Systems, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Public Health, Adaptability, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
    • Formwork Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203: SkillUp
    • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Advanced Golang Concepts: Edureka
    • Innovación en el mundo corporativo: UBITS
    • Creación XR y Metaversos para todos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Programming with Golang: Edureka
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Manage Resources in Azure: Microsoft

    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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