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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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      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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات ذكاء النجاح | Success Intelligence Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Oriented, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Goal Setting

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design

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      8 reviews

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Machine Learning, Big Data, Natural Language Processing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Test Tools

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Feedback Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Personal Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Material Components for Flutter Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), UI Components, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Web Development, Network Security

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      15 reviews

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      Duke University

      Open Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Oracle

      Oracle APEX: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Application Design, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Application Deployment, Application Security, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of IT Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Advertising, Regulatory Compliance, Market Opportunities, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Marketing, Engineering Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • مهارات ذكاء النجاح | Success Intelligence Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
    • Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Skills: Packt
    • Material Components for Flutter Basics: Google Cloud
    • Open Design: Duke University
    • Oracle APEX: Foundations: Oracle
    • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt

    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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