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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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    • U

      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Graduate Certificate in Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing, Organizational Change

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Model Evaluation - Deutsch

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Verification And Validation, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, Version Control, Test Automation, Maintainability, Software Testing, Git (Version Control System), Software Architecture, Software Design, Unit Testing, Acceptance Testing, Usability, Regression Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Agile Software Development, Quality Assurance, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Angular

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • H

      HEC Paris

      Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Research Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Team Building, Social Media Strategy, Business Modeling, Active Listening, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • G

      Georgetown University

      Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Multimedia, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Training Programs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 7 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Graduate Certificate in Taxation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Model Evaluation - Deutsch: Google Cloud
    • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: HEC Paris
    • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University

    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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