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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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      Skillshare

      SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Auditing, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Performance Metric, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Street Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Storytelling, Adobe InDesign, Resilience, Aesthetics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Patience

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Modifying BGP Attributes

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Migrating .NET-based web applications to Azure PAAS

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Transact-SQL, Application Deployment, Application Performance Management, Model View Controller, Verification And Validation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Linux Administration, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, New Product Development, Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Delegation Skills, Unsupervised Learning, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Supervised Learning, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Coursera

      SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Development Testing, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Model View Controller, Business Logic, Financial Data, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Content Management, Writing, Content Creation, Editing, Marketing Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Decision Making, Content Creation

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      The State University of New York

      Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Insurance, Decision Support Systems, Expense Management, Data Ethics, Insurance Policies, Underwriting, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Claims Processing, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Business Process Automation, Automation, Risk Management, Customer experience improvement, Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Digital Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues : Skillshare
    • Street Photography: Skillshare
    • Modifying BGP Attributes: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Migrating .NET-based web applications to Azure PAAS: EDUCBA
    • DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git: Edureka
    • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera
    • Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects: EDUCBA
    • SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    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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