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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 Instructor Network

      Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Power Electronics, Network Planning And Design, System Requirements, Interoperability

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Para a Empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development, Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digital Business Marketing with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Team Oriented, Data Visualization, Presentations, Interactive Design, Communication Planning, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      YouTube Shorts: Create Winning Content

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Storytelling, Video Editing, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Systems Design, Program Development, Data Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Human Computer Interaction

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      KodeKloud

      AWS Certified AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, Human Centered Design, Data Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      UI/UX Design with Sketch: Travel Booking App

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Mockups, User Experience, User Centered Design, Application Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Flows

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
    • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD
    • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • YouTube Shorts: Create Winning Content: Coursera
    • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
    • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
    • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
    • AWS Certified AI Practitioner: KodeKloud

    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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