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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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      Starweaver

      Management Skills for New Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Motivation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, DevSecOps, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Data Management, Authorization (Computing), Remote Access Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Relational Database and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      388 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Injury Prevention, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Motivational Skills, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Persistence, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Battery Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      682 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      939 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Water Resources, Social Studies, Finance, Community Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Strategic Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Process Design, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Systems Thinking, Growth Strategies, Decision Making, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Intermediate PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Analysis, Business Ethics, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
    • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
    • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
    • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
    • Introducción a Java: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
    • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    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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