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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 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, Web Design

      4.5
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      HTML and CSS in depth

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Data Validation, Javascript, Animations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      PMP Certification: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Scoping, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Deep Learning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      939 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Engineering Software, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Test Tools, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      448 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Prototyping, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Child Health, Health Equity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Geriatrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Health Policy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Virtual Environment, Design, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
    • PMP Certification: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors: Arm
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
    • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
    • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics: Packt

    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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