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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Digital Mood Board with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Color Theory, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing

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      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Negociación 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening

      4.7
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      853 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

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      370 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Google Cloud Platform, Business Strategy, Change Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Risk Management

      4.7
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      89 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sampling People, Networks and Records

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Presentations, Social Media Content, Marketing, Multimedia, Drive Engagement, Graphic Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

      4.9
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      139 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Service Level, Security Management, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Practice Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
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      272 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva pour les dƩbutants

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

      4.7
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      25 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn to code with AI

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Development, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Version Control, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Development, Database Application, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      118 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Capstone (React App)

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Version Control, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Application Development, User Flows, Data Store, Development Environment, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Gameplay en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a Digital Mood Board with Canva:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Negociación 4.0:Ā Universidad Austral
    • Serious Gaming:Ā Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook:Ā Coursera
    • Sampling People, Networks and Records:Ā University of Michigan
    • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • ITIL V4 Certification Preparation:Ā EDUCBA
    • Canva pour les dĆ©butants:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Learn to code with AI:Ā Scrimba

    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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