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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 Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Project Design, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      955 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      I

      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing, Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity, Financial Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      CentraleSupélec

      Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Storyboarding, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Computer Security and Systems Management

      Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Information Technology, Information Systems Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Epidemiology for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Research, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Media and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Shared Media, Paid media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Risk Management, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Owned Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android (Operating System), Mockups, Java Programming, Web Services, JSON, Application Development, Application Deployment, Software Design Patterns, Prototyping, Wireframing, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Design Software, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Design, Human Factors, Medical Imaging, Physics

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      845 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: INSEAD
    • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
    • Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course): CentraleSupélec
    • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
    • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
    • Digital Media and Marketing Strategies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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