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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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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Planning And Design, System Configuration, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Peer Review, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Program Development, Computer Programming, Project Design, Simulations, Automation, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Channel, Live Streaming, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud Platform, IT Automation, DevOps, Cloud Security, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Firewall

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Blender for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animations, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Software Installation, Motion Graphics, User Interface (UI), Editing, Creativity, File Management, Graphics Software, System Configuration

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Planning And Design, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Frame-Mode MPLS

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Data Structures, System Configuration, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ajax, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Android Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Services, Hibernate (Java), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Java, Mobile Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - XSLT and SVG Project

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Computer Graphics, Animations, Typography, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Strategy & Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Workflow Management, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Video Production, Target Audience

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, API Design, Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Server Side, Software Architecture, Data Access

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Deep Learning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera
    • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Pearson
    • Blender for Beginners: Skillshare
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Implementing Frame-Mode MPLS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications: EDUCBA
    • XML Practical - XSLT and SVG Project: EDUCBA
    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Strategy & Setup: Skillshare

    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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