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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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      Edureka

      Amazon Aurora Service Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Management, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, Database Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Shared Media, Content Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Game Design, Programming Principles, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Advanced GenAI Tools Course

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, AI Product Strategy, Innovation, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Technology Strategies, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Team Building, Application Design, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Test Case Design

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Planning, Test Automation, System Testing, Continuous Integration, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Selenium (Software), Software Development Tools, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Data and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Restful API, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Architecture, JSON, Data Transformation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Wireless Networks, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, SQL, Database Design, Database Systems, Generative AI

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un Moodboard pour votre marque avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Unreal Engine 5 - Environment Design

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Conceptual Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Vue d’ensemble sur la visualisation de données avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Infographics, Data Presentation, Graphing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Amazon Aurora Service Introduction: Edureka
    • Piktochart pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced GenAI Tools Course: Simplilearn
    • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
    • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft
    • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
    • Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Google Cloud
    • Créer un Moodboard pour votre marque avec 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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