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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Creativity, Technical Communication, Biology, Usability Testing, Environmental Issue, Prototyping, Visual Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Research Designs and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Political Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Airside Facility Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Codes, Construction, Environmental Regulations, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      游戏产业概论

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Game Design, Product Development, Production Process, Business, Animation and Game Design, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Product Marketing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Hardware

      3.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      React Technical Interview Practice Questions

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Data Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, API Design, Data Validation, Web Development, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Development Environment, Application Deployment, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Software Development, Virtualization, Data Store, Application Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Hydrant System

      Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Building Codes, Engineering Drawings, Safety Assurance, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Services, Cloud Applications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
    • Airside Facility Planning: L&T EduTech
    • 游戏产业概论: Fudan University
    • React Technical Interview Practice Questions: Scrimba
    • Introduction to Docker: LearnQuest
    • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech

    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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