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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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      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

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      422 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Leadership, Big Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Robotic Process Automation, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Threat Detection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Epic Games

      User Interface in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Motion Graphics

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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Matlab, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Computational Logic, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      547 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Neurology, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Fractal Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Creativity, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Model View Controller, SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Data Modeling, Application Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The 3D Printing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Entrepreneurship, Business Economics, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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

    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • User Interface in Game Design: Epic Games
    • Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Building Web Applications in Django: 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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