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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create website videos with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: AI in Production

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Containerization, Workflow Management, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Virtual Environment, Social Media, Professional Networking, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Remote Leadership for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Management, Productivity Software, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Art History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Water Resources, Architectural Design, Construction, Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Structural Analysis, Geometry, Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Business of Product Management II

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Revenue Management, Agile Methodology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Design and Development, Public Cloud

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Collaborative Software, User Flows

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Data Mapping, Teaching, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Planning, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Embedded C Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Infographics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
    • Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
    • Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3: Coursera Project Network
    • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA

    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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