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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 Instructor Network

      Evaluating Large Language Model Outputs: A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Quality Assessment, Verification And Validation, Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, User Feedback, Image Analysis, Human Factors, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automate Equipment Ordering Prep Process with Power Automate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Process Design, Workflow Management, Microsoft 365, Order Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website Map with Jumpchart

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Web Design, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, User Experience Design, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Maternal Health, Data Quality, Research Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Valuing Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Productivity, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Goal Setting, Coaching, Storytelling, Mindfulness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      React Technical Interview Practice Questions

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Data Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, API Design, Data Validation, Web Development, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Public Speaking

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Build a product splash page with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?

      Skills you'll gain: Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Building Design, Architectural Design, Sanitation, Professional Development, Environmental Policy, Construction, Project Design, Resilience, Environment and Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mitigation, Project Finance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Network Management and Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Evaluating Large Language Model Outputs: A Practical Guide: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code: Scrimba
    • Automate Equipment Ordering Prep Process with Power Automate: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Website Map with Jumpchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Valuing Excellence: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • React Technical Interview Practice Questions: Scrimba
    • Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a product splash page with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
    • ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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