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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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      GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Job Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Forecasting, Mitigation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Connect Console Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Control Panels, End User Training and Support, Self Service Technologies, Amazon Web Services

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Contract Management, Business Reporting, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Analytics, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Compliance Management, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI Agents, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Paid media, Customer Insights, Content Strategy, E-Commerce, LinkedIn, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, User Research, Prototyping, Test Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Netzkonvergenzstudien in der Finiten Elemente Methode

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mechanical Design, 3D Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Cloud Computing, Structural Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      إنشاء بورتفوليو تجربة المستخدم مع أدوبي بورتفوليو

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Design, Graphic and Visual Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IIT Roorkee

      Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Capacity Management, Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Performance Management, Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Mobile Development, Authentications, Debugging, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build a Memory Game in React

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Game Design, Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Usability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Interaction Design, Debugging, Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Architectural Modeling and Texturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Multi-Cloud, Wide Area Networks, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Technology Solutions

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Amazon Connect Console Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
    • Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma: Coursera
    • Netzkonvergenzstudien in der Finiten Elemente Methode: Coursera Project Network
    • إنشاء بورتفوليو تجربة المستخدم مع أدوبي بورتفوليو: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication: IIT Roorkee
    • Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
    • Build a Memory Game in React: Scrimba

    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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