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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy, Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderando Equipos de Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Recruitment, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking, Animations, Algorithms, Scripting

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategy Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Professional Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      937 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainability Reporting, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Hardware Troubleshooting, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Liderando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
    • Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • Strategy Implementation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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