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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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      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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      University of London

      International Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Statistics, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Encryption, Network Model, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Python Programming, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Program Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      845 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Advertising, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Communication, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Work with Components in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Wireframing, Software Design, Mockups, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Peer Review, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Media Production, Design, Storytelling, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Managing Big Data with MySQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Creativity, Storytelling, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma: Packt
    • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
    • International Business Essentials: University of London
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
    • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Managing Big Data with MySQL: Duke 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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