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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Automation, Personalized Service, Editing, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Public Speaking, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Report Writing, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Recruitment, Writing, Design

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Organizational Concepts and Language

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
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      IESE Business School

      How to Build an Effective Service Company

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Design, Business Process, Operations Management, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Staff Management, Sustainable Business, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Case Studies, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Yad Vashem

      El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      NIIT

      Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, UI Components

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp: Coursera Project Network
    • Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer: Microsoft
    • Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera Project Network
    • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
    • Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE: Coursera Project Network

    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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