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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 Virginia

      Coding User Interfaces with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, User Story, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Development Testing, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python GUI Development with PyQt

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Application, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Design, Application Development, Business Logic, Databases, Database Design, Development Environment, Database Management, Database Development, Data Access, Usability, Graphical Tools, Data Entry, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphics Software, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Unreal Engine, Animations, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Game Design, Virtual Environment

      Mixed · 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

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Content, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Intermediate Level

      Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Community Organizing, Community Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Media Production, Media Strategy, Media and Communications, Social Media, Web Content, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Management, Revenue Management, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, E-Commerce, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Positional CSS for Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Case Study on XYZ Bank

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Testing, Web Applications, Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Semantic Web, User Interface (UI) Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Coding User Interfaces with AI: University of Virginia
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Python GUI Development with PyQt: EDUCBA
    • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • PyQt Training Intermediate Level: EDUCBA
    • Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • XHTML - Positional CSS for Layout: EDUCBA

    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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