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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      El arte de innovar: Emprendimiento en Educación

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, User Centered Design, Education Software and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Solution Design, Innovation, Pedagogy, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Scalability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Project Finance, Growth Strategies

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Cost Estimation, Communication Planning, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Documentation, Planning, Procurement

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      LearnKartS

      Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Innovation

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Live Streaming, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Photography, Storytelling, Branding, Target Audience, Photo Editing, Collaboration, Real Time Data

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      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Cisco Quality of Service

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Interoperability, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Analytics, Web Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to JavaScript Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Development Environment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Debugging

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, 3D Modeling, Graphic and Visual Design, Aesthetics, Graphical Tools, Creativity

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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of Spring Boot & MVC Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Java, Secure Coding, Data Integrity

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Enterprise Security, Governance, NIST 800-53, Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Audit Planning, Policy Analysis

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      Simplilearn

      Azure Cloud Computing Training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Data Integration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Lakes, General Networking

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • El arte de innovar: Emprendimiento en Educación:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Engineering Project Management:Ā Rice University
    • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace:Ā LearnKartS
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook:Ā Coursera
    • Implementing Cisco Quality of Service:Ā Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence:Ā Coursera
    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance:Ā Coursera
    • Introduction to JavaScript Programming:Ā Microsoft
    • Learn to Draw:Ā Skillshare
    • Foundations of Spring Boot & MVC Architecture:Ā 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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