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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Big Data, Data Processing, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Heat Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Process Improvement, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Information Technology, Release Management, Business Process Modeling, Database Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Annual Reports, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Pipelines, Business Reporting, Data Mart, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months