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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Product Family Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Software Development, Cryptography, Javascript

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Marketing, Psychology, Performance Measurement, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Product Development, Product Testing, Promotional Strategies, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process, User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Branding, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva)

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Technology Roadmaps, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Leadership, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera Project Network
    • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
    • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
    • Product Launch and Post-Launch Management: Microsoft
    • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva): Coursera Project Network
    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
    • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
    • GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation: University of Michigan

    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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