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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 Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Advocacy, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Intelligent Machining

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Software Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Design, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Programming, Linux, System Software, Systems Design, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Performance Testing

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      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      I

      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Business Development, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Facility Management, Innovation, Community Development, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things and AI Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), System Design and Implementation, Android Studio, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Digital Communications, Application Development, Computer Vision

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      C

      Codio

      Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Internet of Things and AI Cloud: University of California San Diego

    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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