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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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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, User Centered Design, Presentations, Persona (User Experience), Web Design, Research Design, Usability, Design Thinking

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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Information Systems Security, Integration Testing, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      NoSQL systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Data Store, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Process Optimization, Process Management, Quality Management

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Quantum AI

      Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Centric Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Service Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities

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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Organizational Strategy, Business Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Linux Administration, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Virtualization, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
    • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera Project Network
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp
    • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
    • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
    • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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