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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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      Packt

      Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Java Programming, Java, Software Documentation, IntelliJ IDEA, JUnit, Restful API, Application Performance Management, API Design, Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, Postman API Platform, User Accounts, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Make a Bill Splitter App with AngularJS

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Design and Development, Content Management, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Framework Development and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium (Software), Test Automation, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Test Data, Software Testing, Test Case, Application Frameworks, Software Design Patterns

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيف تخلق تصاميم وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Graphic Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Draw a wireframe in Pencil Project

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Flows, Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Web Development

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Materials, Ideation, AI Personalization, Web Content, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Blogs, Brainstorming, Search Engine Optimization

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Amsterdam

      Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Risk Management, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a custom workflow in Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Work Order, Process Design, Project Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A Organização Centrada na Jornada do Cliente

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Methodology, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Process Design, Value Propositions, Business Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Record Keeping

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects: Packt
    • Make a Bill Splitter App with AngularJS: Coursera Project Network
    • Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Framework Development and Integration: Packt
    • كيف تخلق تصاميم وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا: Coursera Project Network
    • Draw a wireframe in Pencil Project: Coursera Project Network
    • Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
    • Create a custom workflow in Wrike: Coursera Project Network

    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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