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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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      SkillUp

      Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.5
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Teaching Infographics with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Record Keeping

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Leadership in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Vertex AI Search for Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Enterprise Application Management, Solution Architecture, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, API Design

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Persuasive Communication, Program Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Presentations, Knowledge Transfer, Agile Project Management, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Gen AI for Code Generation for Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Code Review, Python Programming, Test Case, ChatGPT, Application Development, Automation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Systems Design, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Scalability, Cloud Storage

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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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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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Transcribe Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
    • Teaching Infographics with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • Vertex AI Search for Commerce: Google Cloud
    • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Gen AI for Code Generation for Python: Edureka
    • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
    • Influir en las personas: University of Michigan

    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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