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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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      SAP

      Implementing an SAP Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Consulting, System Implementation, Test Planning, Case Studies, Technology Roadmaps, Project Implementation, System Testing, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Enterprise Resource Planning, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Automation, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Basics

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, AI Product Strategy, Amazon Web Services, LLM Application, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, Data Governance, Large Language Modeling, Commercialization, API Design, Solution Architecture, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Decision Making, Cybersecurity, Big Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Implementing an SAP Solution: SAP
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
    • Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
    • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta

    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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