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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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      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Sharing, Interoperability, Information Architecture, Technical Documentation, Data Management, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Synthflow for Beginners: Build a Voice AI Receptionist

      Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Automation, Setting Appointments, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Virtual Environment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Communications Management, Scheduling, Greeting Customers, Systems Integration, System Configuration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing, Music

      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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      University of California, Irvine

      Leadership in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Business Management, Strategic Partnership, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Intranet, Training and Development, Teamwork, Content Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance User Interface Design with Mood Boards in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, Storyboarding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Security, Web Content, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Information Privacy, Computer Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Employee Engagement

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Tracker with Airtable

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Cloud Services, Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • Synthflow for Beginners: Build a Voice AI Receptionist: Coursera Project Network
    • YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos: Coursera
    • UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites: Northeastern University
    • Leadership in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • Engaging in Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations: Northeastern University
    • Expand Employee Interaction with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Enhance User Interface Design with Mood Boards in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Get Into Web Development: University of Leeds
    • Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8: Kotter

    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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