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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

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Network Performance Management, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Scalability, Application Security, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Advanced Java

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Hibernate (Java), Data Access, Web Services, Server Side, Performance Tuning, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Restful API, SQL, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Terraform

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      إدارة المواهب

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automate Equipment Ordering Prep Process with Power Automate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Process Design, Workflow Management, Microsoft 365, Order Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, User Research, Prototyping, Test Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Wireframing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء حقيبة الهدايا لتسويق أعمالك باستخدام كانفا

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Graphic Design, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Color Theory, Product Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Mobile Development with .NET MAUI

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, .NET Framework, Authentications, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Data Access, Software Design Patterns, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Bridge Deck Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Vibrations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud
    • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
    • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
    • A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan
    • Automate Equipment Ordering Prep Process with Power Automate: Coursera Project Network
    • Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma: Coursera
    • API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection): Scrimba
    • إنشاء حقيبة الهدايا لتسويق أعمالك باستخدام كانفا: Coursera Project Network

    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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