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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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      University of California, Irvine

      Iniciando e planejando projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Influencing, Organizational Structure

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Internet Of Things, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Health Technology, Molecular Biology, Engineering Design Process, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Delivery, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Risk Management, Business Process, Experience Design, Communication Strategies, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, Cloud API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), User Story, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

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

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Facility Management, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Environmental Engineering, Safety Assurance, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Regression Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      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, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, 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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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution: University of Michigan
    • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
    • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity

    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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