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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and schedule content for social media with Later

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Scheduling, Facebook, Content Management, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Network Connectivity Options

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Prototyping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, ChatGPT, Design Software, Canva (Software), User Experience Design, Wireframing, Creativity, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea contenido de e-learning con Canva para tus estudiantes

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, File Systems, Systems Architecture, Computer Architecture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Tailwind CSS From Scratch - Learn by Building Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Webpack, Animations, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      First Steps in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Project Design, Graphic Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Social Media Content, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      University of Virginia

      Coding with AI for MBAs

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Usability, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, OpenAI, Web Applications, Version Control, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Storytelling, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Market Research, Microsoft PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating LLM powered NPCs

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Interactive Design, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un perfil para un trabajo soñado con Indeed

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Registration, User Accounts, Organizational Skills, Computer Literacy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS Network Connectivity Options: Amazon Web Services
    • GenAI for Prototyping Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Crea contenido de e-learning con Canva para tus estudiantes: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
    • Tailwind CSS From Scratch - Learn by Building Projects: Packt
    • First Steps in Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
    • GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Erste Schritte in Canva: 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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