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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 Instructor Network

      GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Server Side, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Game Design

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Dialogflow CX: Enable IVR Features for your Voice Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Session Initiation Protocols, Test Tools, Cloud-Based Integration, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      z/OS System Services Structure

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Capacity Management, Problem Management, Disaster Recovery, Computer Architecture, Data Access

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, User Experience Design, Storyboarding, Product Development, Process Development, Market Research, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      العمل الجماعي والإبداع

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Drive Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Networking Hardware, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, User Experience Design, Automation, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Prototyping, Open Source Technology, Real Time Data, Scalability

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Uso de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Improve your CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), Usability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Web Development, Web Development Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Research Designs and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
    • Dialogflow CX: Enable IVR Features for your Voice Agent: Google Cloud
    • z/OS System Services Structure: IBM
    • Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
    • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications : Starweaver
    • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan

    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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