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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

      YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Responsible AI, Product Strategy, Governance, Product Management, Innovation, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Scalability, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Web Applications, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, JSON, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Data Storage, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create an email campaign with SendinBlue

      Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Materials, Campaign Management, Testability, Digital Marketing, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Security - Master's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      CCBA Certification Business Analysis Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Business Process, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Performance Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Solutions, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Inteligencia Artificial para personajes en Unreal Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Blueprinting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Temporal Logic Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Communication Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Visualización de datos efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, User Experience Design, Multimedia, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un diagramme d’affinité avec Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Data Visualization, Brainstorming, Business Software, User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing MPLS Traffic Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cible démographie spécifique de l’utilisateur dans campagne de suivi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Marketing Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
    • How to create an email campaign with SendinBlue: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Computing Security - Master's: Illinois Tech
    • CCBA Certification Business Analysis Essentials: Simplilearn
    • Inteligencia Artificial para personajes en Unreal Engine: SAE Institute México
    • Temporal Logic Model Checking : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Visualización de datos efectiva: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Créer un diagramme d’affinité avec 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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