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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Peer Review, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping, Digital Design, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      576 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Version Control, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Secure Coding, Java Programming, Software Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google AR & VR

      Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Web Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Mockups

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience improvement, Decision Support Systems, WordPress

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
    • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
    • Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma: Packt

    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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