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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Packt

      Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Game Design

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Governance, Data Modeling, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Data Cleansing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Product Engineering, Innovation, Design, Environmental Engineering, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Product Requirements

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      NotionAI for Beginners: Design a Product Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Creativity, Productivity, Generative AI, Database Management, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Train The Trainer, Instructional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Load Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Graph Theory

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Assurance, Construction, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, General Construction and Construction Labor, Plant Operations and Management, Construction Management, Risk Control, Environmental Regulations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      NIIT

      Building High Quality User Experience Using Material UI

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, React.js, Responsive Web Design, User Centered Design, Javascript

      1.7
      Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing with Pictory.AI: Create and Edit Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing, Storytelling, Branding, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, System Requirements, Usability, User Research, User Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
    • Reinforcement Learning: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
    • Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management: Whizlabs
    • Introduction to Socially Engaged Design : University of Michigan
    • NotionAI for Beginners: Design a Product Launch: Coursera Project Network
    • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
    • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board: Coursera Project Network
    • Load Flow Analysis: L&T EduTech
    • Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety: L&T EduTech
    • Building High Quality User Experience Using Material UI: NIIT

    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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