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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Scalability

      4.8
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación y creatividad organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      First Steps in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Project Design, Graphic Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Social Media Content, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Angular 17 Overview & Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Model View Controller, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Development, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
    • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
    • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español: Google Cloud
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Innovación y creatividad organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • First Steps in Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: 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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