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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Effective Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Equipment Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Secure Coding, C (Programming Language), Operating Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Systems Architecture, Data Storage, Application Security, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Build Your Own iOS App

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Programming and Application Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Algorithms, Data Collection

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Strategies for Effective Engagement : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System: L&T EduTech
    • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
    • Build Your Own iOS App: University of Toronto
    • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network

    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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