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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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      Simplilearn

      Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      How to be a People Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Communication, Professionalism, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Stress Management, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Compassion, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Strategic Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Process Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Procurement, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Due Diligence, Strategic Sourcing, Innovation, Business Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Auf generativer KI basierende Anwendungen in GC entwickeln

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Prototyping, Solution Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Video Production, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Photography, Branding, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Community Development

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technical Writing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Systems, Debugging, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, API Design, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Product Strategy, Innovation, Compliance Management, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, SQL, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Goal Setting, Generative AI, Process Capability

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Illinois Tech

      Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering DeepSeek: From Architecture to Application

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Architecture, Automation, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Systems Architecture, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Open Source Technology, Reinforcement Learning, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training: Simplilearn
    • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
    • Generative AI Strategic Leader: Vanderbilt University
    • Auf generativer KI basierende Anwendungen in GC entwickeln: Google Cloud
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++: Packt
    • Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI: Amazon Web Services
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech

    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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