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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

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Journalism, Rehabilitation, Mental Health Therapies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      Wireless Communications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      859 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      C

      Cloudera

      Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Query Languages, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      M

      Microsoft

      Project Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Governance, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The State University of New York

      How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Epidemiology for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Research, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
    • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
    • Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York

    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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