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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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      Kennesaw State University

      Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Global Marketing, Governance, International Finance, Organizational Structure

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      144 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Market Research, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Project Design, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, User Research, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modeling of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Software Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Automation, Differential Equations, Hardware Architecture, Verification And Validation

      Build toward a degree

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      Database Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea imprimibles digitales de enseñanza con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Developing Training Materials, Color Theory, Journals, Digital Publishing, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Modeling, Compliance Management, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Software Engineering Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kotter

      The Science of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Innovation, Leadership, Lifelong Learning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Education and Training, Health Care, Health Assessment, Primary Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Laboratory Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
    • Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
    • Crea imprimibles digitales de enseñanza con Canva : Coursera Project Network
    • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
    • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
    • The Science of Change: Kotter

    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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