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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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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation

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      Duke University

      Open Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Network Switches, Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Variance Analysis, Sample Size Determination

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Team Building, Relationship Building, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Leadership Studies, Communication Strategies, Research Design, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Project Planning, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Management, Lean Methodologies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Team Building, Quality Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Benchmarking, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Strategic Brand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Valuation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Storytelling, Competitive Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Resilience, Compassion, Teamwork, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening

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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Peer Review, Blockchain, FinTech, Entrepreneurship, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Brainstorming, Bank Regulations, Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy, Professional Networking, Business Planning, Ideation, Cryptography, Business Strategies, Financial Systems, Innovation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Methods and Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Technical Design, Software Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), JUnit, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Dataflow, Conceptual Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      digital.auto

      SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Application Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Software, Systems Architecture, Mobile Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Open Design: Duke University
    • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
    • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp EdTech
    • Strategic Brand Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Psychological Safety: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town

    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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