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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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      IBM

      IBM Storage Scale Remote Data Access

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, File Systems, Data Access, Data Storage, File Management, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Implementation, Configuration Management, Open Source Technology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      程序开发项目实践

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Systems Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Information Architecture, Software Engineering, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Blockchain Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Systems Integration, Solution Design, Technology Strategies, Scalability, Threat Management, Security Testing, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear videos de sitios web con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Product Demonstration, Video Editing, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Team Oriented, Web Design, Graphic Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Empezando con Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Collaborative Software, Mockups, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Design, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Instructional Design, Systems Design

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Creativity, Technical Communication, Biology, Usability Testing, Environmental Issue, Prototyping, Visual Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Market Research, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Project Design, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, User Research, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Build a Mobile App with Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Mobile Development, Database Application, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors

      Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Data Processing, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      اساسيات قواعد البيانات باستخدام Airtable

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Sharing

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Intel

      Leader of Learning Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Teamwork, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Virtual Environment, Curriculum Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Solution Design, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM Storage Scale Remote Data Access: IBM
    • 程序开发项目实践: Peking University
    • Advanced Blockchain Architectures: LearnQuest
    • Crear videos de sitios web con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Empezando con Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • xDesign Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
    • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Build a Mobile App with Firebase: Scrimba
    • Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors: LearnKartS

    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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