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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

      Mastering Advanced SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Maintainability, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Microsoft Azure - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Storage, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, SQL, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Unsupervised Learning, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Database Design, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Packt

      Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Wireless Networks, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Fundamentals of Integrated Brand Promotion

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Media Planning, Digital Advertising, Media Strategy, Design Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Encryption, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      DP-300 Azure Relational DBA

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Scalability, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security, Capacity Management, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Testing, Web Applications, Development Testing, Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Software Development Tools, Database Development, Database Management, Authentications, Server Side, Authorization (Computing)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management, Release Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Stakeholder Management, Data Validation, Software Testing, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Java Spring Boot

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Redis, Java, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, JUnit, Web Development, Databases, Authentications, Application Security, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Data Access

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyMongo Case Study - Aggregating Customer Data of a Bank

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Data Management, MongoDB, Data Processing, Data Validation, Financial Data, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Advanced SQL Queries: Coursera
    • Microsoft Azure - Basics: EDUCBA
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Integrated Brand Promotion: Northeastern University
    • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • DP-300 Azure Relational DBA: EDUCBA
    • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
    • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies : IBM

    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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