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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of fMRI 1

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistics

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      Packt

      Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Report Writing, IT Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      PwC

      Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      iPhone Apps for Complete Beginners - Swift, SwiftUI & iOS17

      Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, JSON, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Store, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Azure Cognitive Services - Creating an AI Based Chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Spring Framework, Java, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Research & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Strategy, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Persona Development, Generative AI, User Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Ideation

      Beginner · 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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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, IT Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Project Management, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Resilience

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      Beginner · Course · 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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      EDUCBA

      PySide2 Training

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
    • iPhone Apps for Complete Beginners - Swift, SwiftUI & iOS17: Packt
    • Azure Cognitive Services - Creating an AI Based Chatbot: EDUCBA
    • Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Research & Planning: Skillshare
    • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry: Siemens

    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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