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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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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Application Development, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Logo Design, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Proposal Development, Journalism, Creativity, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      RESTful API Project - Employee Management System Tool

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, Application Deployment, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Data Modeling, Software Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, System Configuration, Software Design, Application Development, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Business Logic

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Telecommunications, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Scaling and Optimizing BGP

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Client Services, Target Audience, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, DevOps, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Java, Server Side, Java Programming, MySQL, Application Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Case Study on XYZ Bank

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Experience Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Design, Debugging, UI/UX Strategy, Web Applications, Usability Testing, Web Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
    • RESTful API Project - Employee Management System Tool: EDUCBA
    • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
    • Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Scaling and Optimizing BGP: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard: Skillshare
    • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
    • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson

    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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