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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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      Clemson University

      Database Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers

      Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Monitoring, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Debugging, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Systems Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process, Business Process Management, Business Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Cisco Quality of Service

      Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Service Level, IT Infrastructure, Network Analysis, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Coding Data Models with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Version Control, Data Modeling, NoSQL, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Database Design, Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Secure Coding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Database Development, .NET Framework, Scalability, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Management, Database Design, Responsive Web Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, SAP Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, UI Components, Development Environment, Report Writing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Interactive Design, Eclipse (Software), Business Logic, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Entry, Maintainability, Transaction Processing, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender Foundations and Asset Management

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Content Management, File Management, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Program Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, TCP/IP, Disaster Recovery, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), System Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Local Area Networks, Document Management, Software-Defined Networking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
    • Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
    • xDesign Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
    • Implementing Cisco Quality of Service: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Coding Data Models with AI: University of Virginia
    • Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development: Packt
    • ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts: Board Infinity
    • Blender Foundations and Asset Management: Packt
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System

    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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