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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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      Packt

      Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Lean Methodologies, Estimation, Project Coordination, Backlogs, Systems Development Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, Software Development, User Story, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Business Research, Ideation, Productivity Software, Marketing Materials, Writing and Editing, Project Implementation, Creative Design, Generative AI, Market Research, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Product Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Packaging and Labeling, Financial Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu de développement durable avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Sustainability Reporting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      First Steps in Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Marketing, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Image Quality, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Presentations, Creative Design, Marketing Collateral

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Event Management, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Sustainability, Experience Design, Thought Leadership, Crisis Management, Innovation, Economic Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Revolution and Cut Features

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Animations, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo usar Canva para maestros

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management: Packt
    • Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI: Coursera Project Network
    • Créer du contenu de développement durable avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • First Steps in Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study : Dubai College of Tourism
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • xDesign Revolution and Cut Features: Dassault Systèmes
    • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately: Coursera Project 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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