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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

      Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, Computing Platforms

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Management, Data Store, Database Design, Information Management, Planning, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Employee Onboarding, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, No-Code Development, Client Services, Technical Documentation, Project Management, Content Management, Productivity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Branding, Advertising, Public Relations

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Content Marketing, ChatGPT, Social Media Marketing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Market Trend, Business, Business Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with User Experience (UX) Design in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, User Experience Design, Usability, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Estructuras y gestión de bases de datos con MySQL

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Stored Procedure, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination

      Build toward a degree

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción a PicsArt para Redes Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphics Software, Video Editing, Graphical Tools, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learn Notion for Client and Project Management: Skillshare
    • Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera Project Network
    • How To Make An Instagram Reel Cover Using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Get Started with User Experience (UX) Design in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Estructuras y gestión de bases de datos con MySQL: Meta
    • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Communication in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine

    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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