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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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      Packt

      Advanced Framework Development and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium (Software), Test Automation, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Test Data, Software Testing, Test Case, Application Frameworks, Software Design Patterns

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Power BI Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Management Reporting, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Integration, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating Trust & Support

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Relationship Building, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Development, Storytelling, Mindfulness

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alignor

      Diversity Leadership for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Precast & Advanced Pile Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Document Management, Email Marketing, Natural Language Processing, Business Reporting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Equipment Maintenance & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Assurance, Construction, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, General Construction and Construction Labor, Plant Operations and Management, Construction Management, Risk Control, Environmental Regulations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      API Integration - End to End Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, GraphQL, Restful API, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Software Documentation, Authentications, Real Time Data, JSON, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Version Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Framework Development and Integration: Packt
    • Power BI Capstone Project: Edureka
    • Creating Trust & Support: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor
    • Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Precast & Advanced Pile Foundation: L&T EduTech
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation: Google Cloud
    • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
    • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: 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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