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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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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Needs Assessment, Learning Management Systems, Project Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Scenario Testing, Teaching, Analysis, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Target Audience, Technical Writing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Natural Gas Production and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Assurance, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Engineering Calculations

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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Research Methodologies, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Security Controls, Distributed Computing, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Data for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Databases, Data Transformation, Scalability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Business Strategies, Business Process Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      مطور Meta لتطبيقات Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Usability Testing, Version Control, Restful API, Kotlin, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Android Jetpack, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Android Development, Pseudocode, React.js

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Qualitative Research, Creative Thinking, Disabilities, Discussion Facilitation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pollution Prevention, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Health And Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • Natural Gas Production and Processing: L&T EduTech
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
    • MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS: EDUCBA
    • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: Starweaver
    • مطور Meta لتطبيقات Android: Meta

    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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