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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Decision Making, Content Creation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Generative AI Applications with Amazon Bedrock

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, User Research, Prototyping, Test Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Automation, Generative AI, Data Management, Prompt Engineering, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Scalability, UI Components

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Intranet, Training and Development, Teamwork, Content Management

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      Infosec

      Secure Coding in Laravel

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Software, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Web Development Tools

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      Coursera Project Network

      Teaching Infographics with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

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      Duke University

      Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Growth Mindedness, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Design Thinking, Social Justice, Teaching, Community Development, Public History

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI Applications with Amazon Bedrock: Amazon Web Services
    • Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma: Coursera
    • Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
    • Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com: Board Infinity
    • Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing : Starweaver
    • Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Secure Coding in Laravel: Infosec
    • Teaching Infographics with Genially: Coursera Project Network

    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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