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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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Talent Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Operations Research, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Conflict Management, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Scheduling, Quality Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Organizational Structure, Budget Management, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community and Social Work, Program Evaluation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Pilares de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Learning Strategies, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Creative Designing in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
    • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design: Aptly

    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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