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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Strategic Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Priorities, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
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      370 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, System Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging

      2.6
      Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

      Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

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      Macquarie University

      Supply chain management: Be global

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Sustainable Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Human Factors in AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Human Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, End User Training and Support, Interactive Design, Content Management, Quality Assurance, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
    • Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp
    • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera Project Network
    • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University

    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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