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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 Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cloudera

      Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Internet History, Technology, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Database Structures and Management with MySQL

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Branding and Customer Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, User Experience, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Ethics, Technology and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Research, Conceptual Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Mediation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Virtualization, Computer Security Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Solution Design, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Web Applications, Web Servers, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, SQL

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
    • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
    • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
    • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School
    • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Certified Ethical Hacking (v12): LearnKartS
    • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology

    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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