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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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      Scrimba

      Frontend Development

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Typography, React.js, Web Development Tools, JSON, Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Javascript, Debugging, Usability, Web Development, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Emerging Technologies, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Proposal Development, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      876 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Frontend Development: Scrimba
    • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art

    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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