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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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      EDUCBA

      IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, DevOps, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Using BGP Policy Controls

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Networks, Ansible, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Networking Hardware, Network Administration

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, MongoDB, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, API Design, Database Management, Software Architecture, JavaScript Frameworks, Secure Coding, NoSQL, Database Design, Authentications, Scalability, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Digital Design, Design, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      QoS for Newer Network Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Telecommunications, Service Level Agreement, Enterprise Architecture, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, HTML and CSS, Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Development Testing, Data Validation, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI) Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface (UI), Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, Software Design, Development Environment, Data Import/Export, File Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System: EDUCBA
    • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Using BGP Policy Controls: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Pearson
    • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects: Skillshare
    • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Pearson
    • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA
    • PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application: EDUCBA

    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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