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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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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Product Design, Market Analysis, Target Market, Stakeholder Communications, Portfolio Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Communication, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prioritization

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with Prezi for small businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين

      Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design, Command-Line Interface

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Circular business models fostering sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Business Technologies, Finance, Policy Development, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Microsoft Windows, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Network Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Prompt Engineering Tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Generative AI Agents, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Malware Protection, System Configuration, Network Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide: Board Infinity
    • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera Project Network
    • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn
    • Getting started with Prezi for small businesses: Coursera Project Network
    • YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics: Coursera
    • إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين: Coursera Project Network
    • Circular business models fostering sustainability: Politecnico di Milano
    • How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Gemini for Network Engineers: Google Cloud
    • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    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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