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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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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Management for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object-Relational Mapping

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Semantic HTML & Accessibility

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Semantic Web, Web Design, Web Development, Performance Tuning, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, MongoDB, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, API Design, Database Management, Software Architecture, JavaScript Frameworks, Secure Coding, NoSQL, Database Design, Authentications, Scalability, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Client Services, Target Audience, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface (UI), Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, Software Design, Development Environment, Data Import/Export, File Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Management, Productivity Software, Client Services, Process Improvement and Optimization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Content Management, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Kanban Principles, Automation, Collaboration

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems: EDUCBA
    • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Semantic HTML & Accessibility: Board Infinity
    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard: Skillshare
    • PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application: EDUCBA
    • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare

    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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