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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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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, Information Technology, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      751 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Thinking In Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      934 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Hypothesis-Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, DevOps, Agile Methodology, User Research, Prototyping, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Web Services, Mockups, Mobile Development Tools, Restful API, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Instagram

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Persistence

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Java FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), JavaScript Frameworks, Spring Boot, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, Java Programming, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Java, Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      690 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estrategias de Negociación

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Contract Negotiation, Communication, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Business Strategy, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity, Leadership and Management, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
    • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto

    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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