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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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      University at Buffalo

      Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Design de projetos de governo digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Integration, Talent Management, Program Evaluation, Data Strategy, Cybersecurity, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Policy Development, Governance, Project Design, Public Administration, Interoperability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Improvement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Functional Design, Leadership, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Software Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Reliability, Performance Measurement, Maintainability, Manufacturing Processes, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Software Design, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Scalability

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Logo Design, User Centered Design, Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, Mockups, Prototyping, Persona Development, Graphic and Visual Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

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

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      Packt

      ChatGPT for Web Design - Create Amazing Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content, Generative AI, Development Environment, Javascript, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Usability, Web Applications, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design : University at Buffalo
    • Design de projetos de governo digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera Project Network
    • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
    • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications : Starweaver
    • UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites: Northeastern University
    • Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE: Coursera Project Network
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London

    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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