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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      École normale supérieure

      Approximation Algorithms Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Mathematics Education, Conceptual Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Data Collection, Patient Safety, Epidemiology, Statistical Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Database Tables with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Systems using C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, JSON, Cloud Applications, Restful API, UI Components, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tables and Forms in HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Content

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
    • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • Creating Database Tables with SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
    • Embedded Systems using C: 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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