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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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      UBITS

      Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Course Development, Recruitment, Human Resources, Training and Development, Employee Training, Instructional Design, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Structure, Educational Materials, Student Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Teamwork, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Growth Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Simulación en ciencias de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Development, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Application Design, Business Process, UI Components, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Proficiency

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Design, User Accounts, Data Sharing, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano: UBITS
    • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
    • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
    • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
    • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
    • Use Power Platform for Custom & Automated Solutions: Microsoft
    • Oracle SQL Proficiency: LearnQuest
    • دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين: 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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