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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Writing, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Strategic Planning, Machine Learning, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Market Opportunities

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

      Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Lecturing, Student-Centred Learning, Storytelling, Higher Education, Discussion Facilitation, Public Speaking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy, Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Office (PMO), Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Closure, Governance, Benefits Administration, Project Management, Project Controls, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Strategic Communication, Project Performance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Procurement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MongoDB Inc.

      MongoDB Aggregation Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Migration, Database Systems, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Unstructured Data, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire and Life Safety Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Safety Training, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Electrical Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Facility Management and Maintenance, Structural Analysis, Threat Detection

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Building and Working with Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Application Development

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Value Propositions, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Motivation, People Management, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Growth Strategies

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Content Marketing Using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development

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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESCP Business School

      Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Business Economics, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
    • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP® Certification Prep: LearnKartS
    • MongoDB Aggregation Framework: MongoDB Inc.
    • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept: EDUCBA
    • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
    • Content Marketing Using Generative AI : University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    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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