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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      UiPath

      UI Automation and Selectors

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Test Automation, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, User Interface (UI) Design, Robotic Process Automation, Excel Macros, Business Process Automation, Desktop Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gobierno Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Liderança

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Timelines, Project Schedules, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Project Design, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Team Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a UML

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Visualization, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a website with MailChimp

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Responsible AI, Statistical Visualization, Research, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Decision Making, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Probability

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Logistics Management, Product Design

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, File Management, Content Management, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • UI Automation and Selectors: UiPath
    • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Criatividade e Liderança: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a UML: Universidad de los Andes
    • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera Project Network
    • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
    • Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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