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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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      Google Cloud

      App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Remote Access Systems, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Building a Strong Business Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategies, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Search Engine Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment créer et rejoindre des équipes sur Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Team Oriented, Team Management, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Project Design, Data Sharing, Social Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Decision Making, Organizational Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Connect Instance Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, User Accounts, Customer experience improvement, Regional Sales

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      SwiftUI & Node.js: Intro to Full Stack Development

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Software, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Development Environment, MongoDB, Software Development Tools, Javascript, Authentications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Customer Satisfaction Survey with Typeform: A Beginner's Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Data Sharing, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Predictive Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Project Design, Applied Machine Learning, Solution Design, Machine Learning, Brainstorming, Trend Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des infographies attrayantes avec Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Timelines, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Culture Matters and Teamwork

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python: Google Cloud
    • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
    • Comment créer et rejoindre des équipes sur Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup: Packt
    • Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano: Google Cloud
    • Amazon Connect Instance Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • SwiftUI & Node.js: Intro to Full Stack Development: Packt
    • Introduction to Vertex AI Studio - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Design a Customer Satisfaction Survey with Typeform: A Beginner's Guide: Coursera Project Network
    • Predictive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota

    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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