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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Duke University

      Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Design Thinking, Leadership Development, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Managing Databases - End to End Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, API Design, Restful API, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Authentications, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, NoSQL, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Data Management, SQL, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design corporate presentations with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Visualization, Corporate Communications, Data Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Data Sharing, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Developing Training Materials, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Platform Product Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Product Management, System Implementation, Systems Integration, Business Transformation, Cost Management, Business Process, Team Oriented, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scalability, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Java, Data Structures, Data Analysis Software, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, SQL, Database Design, Database Systems, Generative AI

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Miro for Beginners: Create a Product Innovation Board

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, Ideation, New Product Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Analysis, Project Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Resilience, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Empathy, Open Mindset, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      재생 에너지: 기본 원칙 및 일자리 창출

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Design, Sustainability Reporting, Environment, Environmental Science, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Development, Technology Solutions, Professional Development, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Uizard.io for Beginners: Build Your First Web Interface

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience Design, Web Design, UI Components, Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Sharing, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Hands-on with MS Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Compliance Management, Network Support, Enterprise Application Management, User Accounts, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Application Deployment, Remote Access Systems, Test Tools, Information Assurance, Governance, Event Monitoring, Telecommuting, Configuration Management, Live Streaming

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Duke University
    • Managing Databases - End to End Web Development: Board Infinity
    • Design corporate presentations with Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • Platform Product Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries: Google Cloud
    • برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح: Duke University
    • Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Google Cloud
    • Miro for Beginners: Create a Product Innovation Board: Coursera Project Network
    • Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy: SAE Institute México
    • 재생 에너지: 기본 원칙 및 일자리 창출: University at Buffalo

    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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