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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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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Strategy, Market Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Crafting AI Identities: Strategies & Ethical Considerations

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Persona Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, User Centered Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Energy Management for IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Usability Testing, Electronic Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Monitoring, Real Time Data, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Prototype to Success: Figma Prototyping Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Mockups, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Collaborative Software, UI Components, Usability Testing, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware, Cloud Management, System Programming, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Target Audience, Aesthetics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Shared Media, Content Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      API

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, JSON, Data Validation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Iniciando e planejando projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Influencing, Organizational Structure

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
    • Crafting AI Identities: Strategies & Ethical Considerations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Energy Management for IoT Devices : Starweaver
    • Prototype to Success: Figma Prototyping Essentials: Coursera
    • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
    • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub: Google Cloud
    • Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau: Universidad Austral
    • Piktochart pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • API: Meta

    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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