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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Data Management for Clinical Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Sharing, Data Capture, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Open Data and Intelligent Finance

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Data Ethics, Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Financial Data, AI Personalization, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Sharing, Payment Systems, Finance, Data Governance, Human Centered Design, Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Product Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Application Development, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Data Integration, Database Management, Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Data Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Theory, Problem Solving, Autism Spectrum Disorders

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Modern Frontend Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, TypeScript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Vue.JS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Angular, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Application Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Capacity Planning, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Inventory Management System, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Resource Utilization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Design, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Systems Development Life Cycle, User Interface (UI) Design, GitHub

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Blood Donor Management System

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IntelliJ IDEA, Software Design, Software Development, Program Development, Java, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Systems Development, UI Components, Usability, Debugging, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: SAP Applications, Business Logic, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Maintainability, Transaction Processing, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
    • Open Data and Intelligent Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Modern Frontend Web Development: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
    • Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device: University of Washington
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens

    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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