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      Xbox

      Xbox Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Game Design, Generative AI, Style Guides, Adobe Creative Cloud

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Software Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Javascript, Encryption, Algorithms, AI Personalization, Web Design, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Pedagogy, English Language, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Learning Theory, Design Strategies, Grammar, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Research, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Cross Platform Development, Verification And Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Database Design, Productivity, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Debugging, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Large Language Modeling, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Image Analysis

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Logo Design, Generative AI Agents, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, HTML and CSS, User Centered Design, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, Software Architecture, Development Environment, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, React.js, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agent Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, AI Personalization, Document Management, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, HTML and CSS, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, React Redux, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Mobile Development Tools, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
    • Graphic Design: Adobe
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM

    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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