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      Macquarie University

      Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Overcoming Objections, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Rapport Building, Operational Risk, Negotiation, Change Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Change, Communication, Business Transformation, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Innovation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Content Creation, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Advertising, Performance Reporting, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Language Competency, Grammar, English Language, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Virtual Environment, Technology Solutions, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a free website with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Design Thinking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Professional Development, Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Leadership and Management, Brainstorming, Teamwork, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Creativity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Design, World History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Network Analysis, Growth Mindedness, Event-Driven Programming, Graph Theory, Unit Testing, Technical Communication, Java, Data Structures, Java Programming, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Peer Review, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Consulting, Organizational Change, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Business Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Analysis & Process Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Management, Business Solutions, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance: Macquarie University
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google

    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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