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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

      Advanced Spring Boot Development

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Gateway, Java Programming, Continuous Deployment, Java, JUnit, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Software Installation, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Photo Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Report Writing, IT Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Scalability, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, UI Components, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Innovation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Game Design, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Design Strategies, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Spring Boot Development: Board Infinity
    • Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners: EDUCBA
    • Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns: Skillshare
    • 3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment: Skillshare
    • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World: Skillshare
    • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
    • Design Thinking: IESE Business School

    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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