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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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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, IBM Cloud, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Python Programming

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Level, Service Design, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Sourcing, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, jQuery, Mobile Development, Telecommunications, Cross Platform Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Adobe Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Photo Editing, Branding, Marketing, Video Editing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Web of Data

      Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Sharing, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Interoperability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Services, Data Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      High Performing PMOs

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Corporate Sustainability, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Project Performance, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Games, Sensors and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Augmented Reality, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Planning a Generative AI Project

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Planning, Technology Roadmaps, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Technical Design, Communication

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP: IBM
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA
    • Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Adobe Spark: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Web of Data: EIT Digital
    • High Performing PMOs: Microsoft

    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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