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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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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Tables and Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Complex MPLS VPNs

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Service Level, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Servers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Animations, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      AI Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Human Factors, Regression Analysis, Technical Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      MAYA Architecture - Bedroom Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python GUI Development with PyQt

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), MySQL, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Database Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, Database Management, Graphical Tools, Database Application, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Design, Python Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), SQL, Computer Graphics, Development Environment

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing BGP in a Service Provider Network

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyMongo Case Study - Restaurant Management System

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Data Transformation, Data Maintenance, Database Design, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Cisco Quality of Service

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Performance Tuning, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • XHTML - Tables and Forms: EDUCBA
    • Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency: Skillshare
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Implementing Complex MPLS VPNs: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Skillshare
    • AI Product Management: Duke University
    • MAYA Architecture - Bedroom Interiors: EDUCBA
    • Python GUI Development with PyQt: EDUCBA
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Implementing BGP in a Service Provider Network: Cisco Learning and Certifications

    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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