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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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      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410)

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Design, Environment, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Project Planning, Public Policies, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Telehealth, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Solar Power Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Equipment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data, Scalability, Continuous Deployment, Restful API, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Product Design, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Storytelling, User Story, Product Development, Estimation, Technical Product Management, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, Presentations, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Organizational Concepts and Language

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Strategy, Accounting, Analytical Skills, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Statements

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, AI Personalization, Cost Reduction, Generative AI Agents, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      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

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410): Packt
    • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
    • Solar Power Generation: L&T EduTech
    • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games: University of Colorado System
    • Product Manager's Interview Playbook: Strategies for Success: Board Infinity
    • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy : Starweaver

    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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