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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      服務模式的體驗、設計與創新:從痛點到賣點 (Experience, Design, and Innovation of Service Models: from Pain Points to Selling Points)

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, Financial Services, Innovation, Economics, Product Design, Case Studies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 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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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Scheduling, Branding

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Programming With C#

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Investigación de mercados y comportamiento del consumidor

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Market Data, Target Market, Experimentation, Decision Making, B2B Sales

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • 服務模式的體驗、設計與創新:從痛點到賣點 (Experience, Design, and Innovation of Service Models: from Pain Points to Selling Points): National Taiwan University
    • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services
    • Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile : Coursera Project Network
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest

    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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