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      IBM

      Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Server Side, MongoDB, Database Application, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, API Design, Authentications, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Database Design, Application Development, Scalability, Middleware, Javascript

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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

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      Google

      تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Storyboarding, User Research, Design, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, User Centered Design, Data Ethics

      4.8
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient Flow, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Medical Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Management, Health Care, Business Systems Analysis, Operating Room (OR), Emergency Departments, Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      BCG

      Transformación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Business Economics, Process Design, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Innovation, Leadership, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Advanced Programming in Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Kotlin, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design

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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Business Architecture, Business Strategies, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Strategic Communication, Design Strategies, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Scalability, SQL, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, JSON

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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Front-End

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Program Development, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Debugging, Software Engineering, Code Review, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Application Development, Web Development, Microsoft Copilot, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Neighborhoods

      Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Land Management, Building Design, Environment, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Environmental Engineering and Restoration

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Writing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Negotiation, Organizational Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google: Google
    • Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean: University of Florida
    • Transformación digital: BCG
    • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch: University of Michigan
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Foundations of Coding Front-End: 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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