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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses can help you learn curriculum development, assessment strategies, and learner engagement techniques. You can build skills in creating effective learning experiences, utilizing multimedia resources, and evaluating instructional effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and learning management systems, which support the design and delivery of educational content.


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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Machine Controls, Automation, Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Data Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Control Systems, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Model View Controller, Application Development, Data Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Game Design, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

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    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UiPath

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Manipulation, Email Automation, Web Scraping, User Interface (UI), Business Process Automation, Automation, UI Components, Test Automation, Context Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Software Development Tools, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Deployment, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Brightline Initiative

    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Gap Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Case Studies, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath

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