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    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language)

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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Prototyping and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mockups, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESCP Business School

      Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, Conflict Management, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Business Marketing, Regional Sales, Business, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Innovation, Investments, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Data Analytics and Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Histogram, Apache Spark, Data Analysis, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Big Data, Database Theory, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Kafka, Stored Procedure, SQL, Databases, Analytics, Apache Hadoop

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brand Management, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      919 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Construye un sitio web con Wordpress

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Become a Professional React Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Routing Protocols, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Real Time Data, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Windows OS Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Data Validation, Computer Systems, Verification And Validation, USB, Data Storage, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Sustainability Reporting, Market Opportunities, Project Finance, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Verification And Validation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Manejo de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Algorithms, Computational Logic

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Engineering Documentation, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Architectural Design, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Prototyping and Design: University of Minnesota
    • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School
    • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
    • Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Construye un sitio web con Wordpress: Coursera Project Network
    • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
    • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
    • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
    • Manejo de bases de datos con Python: Universidad Austral

    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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