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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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      Board Infinity

      Web Development Mastery: HTML, CSS & JavaScript Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, React.js, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Semantic Web

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Scalability, AWS SageMaker, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Dimensionality Reduction, Application Deployment, Systems Design, Feature Engineering, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Process Design, User Accounts, Dashboard, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Business Reporting, Data Security, Cloud Computing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Infrastructure Architecture, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Power Electronics, Network Planning And Design, System Requirements

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Controle a Tempo Discreto

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Logic, Matlab, Process Control, Numerical Analysis, Embedded Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Digital Design, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Program Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Workflow Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Process Development, Business Modeling, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Software Engineering Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva para estudiantes universitarios

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Collaboration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Web Development Mastery: HTML, CSS & JavaScript Fundamentals: Board Infinity
    • Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI: Packt
    • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera Project Network
    • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Salesforce Integration: University of California, Irvine
    • Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Controle a Tempo Discreto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio

    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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