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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Restaurant Menu Website using HTML and CSS on VScode

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, System Design and Implementation

      2.7
      Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Solar Power Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Equipment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Customer Insights, Business-To-Consumer, Technology Strategies, B2B Sales, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Marketing

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Digital Products with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Advertising

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Simplilearn

      Project Management Tools Techniques and Agile Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, Quality Management, Microsoft Excel

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Typography, Writing and Editing, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Microarchitecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Integration Testing, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Application Security, Data Sharing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing the New Product Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Product Management, Market Research, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Innovation, Product Requirements, Target Market, Mockups, Wireframing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Customer Insights

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design Restaurant Menu Website using HTML and CSS on VScode: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
    • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Solar Power Generation: L&T EduTech
    • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
    • Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management Tools Techniques and Agile Frameworks: Simplilearn
    • Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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