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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Timelines, Product Roadmaps, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Technology Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, User Accounts, Project Planning, Business Process Management, Business Communication

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Git (Version Control System), Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Mobile Development, Javascript, Animations, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Semantic Web, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Development Environment

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Software Installation, Application Deployment, Linux Administration

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      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Azure Network Troubleshooting and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Firewall, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Scalability

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Big Data, Database Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      Proyecto final para desarrolladores de Front-End

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Semantic Web, Code Review, User Experience

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Open University

      From prototyping to validating business models

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Valuation, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation, Lean Methodologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Training Programs, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Differentiated Instruction, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Virginia

      اجتماع النهج الرشيق (Agile) والتفكير التصميمي

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Product Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Innovation, Team Oriented, Persona Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing a Roadmap Timeline in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0: Packt
    • DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Azure Network Troubleshooting and Governance: EDUCBA
    • BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals: Google Cloud
    • GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API : Coursera Project Network
    • Proyecto final para desarrolladores de Front-End: Meta
    • From prototyping to validating business models: The Open University
    • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University

    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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