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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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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Program Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Development Environment

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pigmentos y fotones

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Art History, Image Analysis, Curiosity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Information Management, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, System Implementation, Program Development, Change Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Detail Oriented

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Transformation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Back-End Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Maintenance, Pandas (Python Package), Database Design, Data Validation, Financial Data, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Data Access, Query Languages, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Engineering Management, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Ethics, Communication, Digital Transformation, Collaboration, Corporate Sustainability, Generative AI, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Cisco MPLS

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Service Level, Network Architecture, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Sharing, Interoperability, Information Architecture, Technical Documentation, Data Management, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Risk Management and Industrial Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Human Factors, Safety Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Investigation, Emergency Response, Root Cause Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Java, Kotlin, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, API Design, Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Server Side, Software Architecture, Data Access

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Pigmentos y fotones : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
    • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice: Skillshare
    • Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB: EDUCBA
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry: Siemens
    • Implementing Cisco MPLS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • Risk Management and Industrial Safety: Khalifa University

    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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