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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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      National Taiwan University

      CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization)

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Building Information Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Estimation, Civil Engineering, Engineering Change Order, Simulation and Simulation Software, Construction Management, Creative Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Strategic Decision-Making, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Precast Structural System

      Skills you'll gain: Shop Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Construction Inspection, Building Design, Construction Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Tolerance, Engineering Practices, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Product Testing, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Decision Support Systems, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Functional Programming with Java and Threads

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications, Data Collection, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Domain Models

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Business Process Modeling, Software Design, Systems Design, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Storytelling, Game Design, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization): National Taiwan University
    • Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Precast Structural System: L&T EduTech
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
    • Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA

    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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