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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Design, Video Editing, Writing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Planning, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Virtual Reality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      845 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Front-End Developer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, Code Review, React.js, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Applications, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      543 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Trustworthy Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Generative AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      421 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, Culture, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Operating Systems, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera Project Network
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Front-End Developer Capstone : Meta
    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University

    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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