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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

      Create professional mockups on Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Web Design, Wireframing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, UI Components

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Unstructured Data, Database Management Systems, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, ChatGPT, Generative AI, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Web Applications, Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Debugging

      3.3
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, User Accounts, Multimedia, Content Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Getting Started with GameMaker

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      SQL for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Databases, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Software Architecture, Graph Theory, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Time Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Introduction and Setup

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Software As A Service, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment

      5
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Report Writing, Generative AI Agents, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create professional mockups on Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems: Packt
    • Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI: Packt
    • Getting Started with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
    • Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio: Coursera Project Network
    • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
    • Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota

    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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