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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Conformando tu estrategia digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Content, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Event Management, Video Production

      4.8
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Teamwork, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Collaboration, Cognitive flexibility, Cultural Diversity, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Open Mindset, Influencing, Storytelling, Decision Making, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Prototyping, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy, 3D Modeling, Innovation, Ideation, Presentations, Business, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Problem Solving, Cybersecurity, Git (Version Control System), Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Security Awareness, Scenario Testing, Cloud Security, Cryptography, Network Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Technology Strategies, Algorithms, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Design Thinking, Innovation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Virtual Environment, Systems Thinking, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Business Modeling, Resource Utilization, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Data Management, Thought Leadership, Computing Platforms, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Pipe Material Specification

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Design Specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Standard

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Gestion de projet de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Team Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Business Mathematics, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Analysis, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Manipulation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Performance Analysis, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sales Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Product Improvement, Quality Control, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators: LearnKartS
    • ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
    • Pipe Material Specification : L&T EduTech
    • Gestion de projet de Google: Google

    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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