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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Research, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Writing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Data Storytelling with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Organizational Structure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Strategic Planning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Data Collection, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group, Team Oriented, Social Media

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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

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

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      EIT Digital

      Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Feasibility Studies, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotic Process Automation, Electrical Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Process Control

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Customer Engagement

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Scripting, Solution Design, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Course Development, Recruitment, Human Resources, Training and Development, Employee Training, Instructional Design, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Structure, Educational Materials, Student Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
    • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: EIT Digital
    • Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation: L&T EduTech
    • Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization: Google Cloud
    • Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and 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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