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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

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Customer Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of the Arts London

      Introduction to Creative AI

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Augmented Reality, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Design, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Evaluating Designs with Users

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of the Arts London

      Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Human Computer Interaction, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Development

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Typography, React.js, Web Development Tools, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment, Web Design, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Creative Design, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Artificial Intelligence, Solution Design, Unified Modeling Language, Solution Architecture, Performance Metric, Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Workflow Management, Prototyping, Stakeholder Communications, Business Priorities, Benchmarking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Negotiation

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      Duke University

      Introductory C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Introduction to Creative AI: University of the Arts London
    • Evaluating Designs with Users: University of Michigan
    • Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction: University of the Arts London
    • Frontend Development: Scrimba
    • Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide: Skillshare
    • Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems: LearnQuest
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
    • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI

    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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