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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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      Google Cloud

      Material Components for Flutter Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), UI Components, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Web Development, Network Security

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Creative Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
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      Edureka

      Building No-code Apps using Amazon Honeycode

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Version Control, Application Development, Collaborative Software, Amazon Web Services, Database Application, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Workflow Management, Data Management, Automation, Spreadsheet Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Game Design, Investments, Test Automation, Digital Assets, Development Testing, Cryptography, Program Development, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Web Development Tools, Asset Management, Asset Protection, Transaction Processing, Javascript, Application Deployment

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Research, Usability, Surveys, UI/UX Research, Software Testing, Human Computer Interaction, Survey Creation, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Design, Prototyping, Animations, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Business Research, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      University of Michigan

      Influir en las personas

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Tactfulness, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Material Components for Flutter Basics: Google Cloud
    • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
    • Crea tu tarjeta de presentación con canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Building No-code Apps using Amazon Honeycode: Edureka
    • Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity: Packt
    • Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices: Board Infinity
    • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models: Packt
    • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    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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