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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

      Crea imprimibles digitales de enseƱanza con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Developing Training Materials, Color Theory, Journals, Digital Publishing, Marketing

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      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Framework Development and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium (Software), Test Automation, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Test Data, Software Testing, Test Case, Application Frameworks, Software Design Patterns

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

      Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Middleware, Application Frameworks

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Programme Planning Phases Framework in ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Program Management, Project Design, Process Management, Business Process, Timelines, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Project Management

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      12 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Security, Security Engineering, Systems Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Remote Access Systems, Risk Management

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Mockups, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Development

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      6 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Collaboration, Data Integration, Process Improvement

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      ChatGPT for Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Game Design, Data Ethics, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing, Graphical Tools

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Testing, User Research, Surveys, UI/UX Research, Test Planning, Human Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Survey Creation, Verification And Validation, User Experience Design, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Crea imprimibles digitales de enseƱanza con Canva :Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Framework Development and Integration:Ā Packt
    • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne
    • Advanced Programme Planning Phases Framework in ClickUp:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals:Ā Packt
    • Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card:Ā Scrimba
    • Visio for Professionals: Diagrams & Flowchart Design:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT for Creatives:Ā Packt
    • ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation:Ā Board Infinity

    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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