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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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      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Middleware, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Provisioning, User Accounts, GitHub, Authorization (Computing), Development Environment, Data Structures, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Price Negotiation, Research Design, Economics, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Negotiation, Social Sciences, Market Dynamics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      The Java Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Data Visualization, Business Modeling, Adaptability, A/B Testing, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Patient Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Course Development, Training Programs, Simulations, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Planning, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Team Oriented, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Performance Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Experience Design, User Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Feedback Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Review, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Personal Development, Performance Management, People Development, Collaboration

      4.5
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Collateral, Design, Graphic Design, Client Services, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Business Correspondence, Service Design, Workflow Management, Presentations, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

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      94 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Generative AI, UI Components

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Database Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, MySQL, Statistical Methods, SQL, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Support Systems, Data Storage, Data Manipulation, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Secure Coding, System Implementation, Computer Science, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Application Security, Operating Systems, File Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
    • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
    • The Java Language: LearnQuest
    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
    • Feedback Skills: Packt
    • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft

    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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