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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 Instructor Network

      Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement

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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Leeds

      Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Feasibility Studies, Governance, Risk Management, Procurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      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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      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

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      SkillUp

      Scrum Master Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Product Management, Kanban Principles, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Restful API, Mobile Development, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Duke University

      Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · 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

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

    • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera Project Network
    • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
    • Docker Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Scrum Master Capstone: SkillUp
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3: Coursera Project Network

    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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