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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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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.6
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Solutions, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, User Experience Design, Case Studies, Brainstorming, Team Oriented, User Research, Ideation, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

      Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Data Collection, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Product Development, Amazon Web Services, New Product Development, Generative AI, Innovation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, JSON, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Ajax, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Presentations, Web Design, Research Design, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      New Space: Access to space - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Reduction, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Database Management with Java and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School
    • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
    • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
    • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
    • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • New Space: Access to space - Basics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon

    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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