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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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      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 · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Power BI Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Management Reporting, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Integration, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 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 · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · 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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphics Software, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, AI Personalization, Cost Reduction, Generative AI Agents, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking for the Metaverse

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Digital Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Resolving and Transforming Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo usar Canva para maestros

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation: Board Infinity
    • Power BI Capstone Project: Edureka
    • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Programme Planning Phases Framework in ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Architecture Fundamentals: Packt
    • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development: Packt
    • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver
    • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board: Coursera Project Network
    • Platform Thinking for the Metaverse: Politecnico di Milano

    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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