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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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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Building High-Performance Teams in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Hospitality, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Hospitality Management, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Empreendedorismo e Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Fundraising, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Professional Networking, Product Development, Business Strategies, Presentations, Value Propositions

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Software-Defined Networking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nurse Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Issue, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Solutions

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Solar Power Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Database Management, SQL

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, Advertising, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building High-Performance Teams in Hospitality : Dubai College of Tourism
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • Empreendedorismo e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
    • Solar Power Generation: L&T EduTech
    • GenAI for Data Engineers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera Instructor 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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