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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

      Build your business brand using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, Social Media, Target Audience, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Peer Review, Design, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Aesthetics, Design Research, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Needs Assessment, Brainstorming, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Java, Eclipse (Software), Unit Testing, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Histogram, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Usability, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting, Semantic Web, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Machine Learning in Production

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Data Processing, Systems Design, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, System Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, System Design and Implementation, Markov Model, Algorithms, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Design, Statistical Methods, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      A

      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Typography, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Content, Video Editing, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Logo Design, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Infographics, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Business Transformation, Process Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, User Research, User Feedback, Problem Solving, Business, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Project Design, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Operations Research, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Business Analysis, Databases, Organizational Structure, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Machine Learning in Production: DeepLearning.AI
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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