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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

      Design Restaurant Menu Website using HTML and CSS on VScode

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture

      4.5
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computing for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Cloud Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Instructional Planning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Management, Analysis, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Information Architecture, Human Factors

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Case Studies

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Prototyping, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanical Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Social Skills, Training Programs, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design Restaurant Menu Website using HTML and CSS on VScode: Coursera Project Network
    • إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment: EDUCBA
    • Instructional Planning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
    • Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau: Universidad Austral
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
    • The Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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