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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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Product Design, Community Development, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping, Personalized Service, Business Modeling

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Evolution: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Environment, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Standards, Electronics, Process Analysis, Product Testing, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Electronics Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Optical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Semiconductors, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Research, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disability Awareness and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Industrial Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Process Analysis, Process Control

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Collaborative Robotics in Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Robotic Process Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Matlab, Equipment Design, Computer Vision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, New Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Product Design, Agile Methodology, User Experience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Engineering Software, Professional Development, Application Development, LinkedIn, Relationship Building, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Design, Software Testing, Professionalism, DevOps, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Git (Version Control System)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Data Mart, Data Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
    • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Collaborative Robotics in Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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