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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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      Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ajax, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Android Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Services, Hibernate (Java), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Java, Mobile Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Project on PyQt - Creating a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, API Design, Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Business Logic, Data Modeling, Server Side, Software Architecture, Data Access

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Development, Software Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Designing the Future of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking Services, Financial Regulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, Payment Systems, International Finance, Retail Banking, API Design, Finance, Interoperability, Open Source Technology, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Data Access, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing Frame-Mode MPLS

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Data Structures, System Configuration, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Transformation, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Back-End Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Maintenance, Pandas (Python Package), Database Design, Data Validation, Financial Data, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Data Pipelines, Data Access, Query Languages, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Channel, Live Streaming, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, MySQL, Web Design and Development, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export, Back-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Database Development, File Management, SQL, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      El futuro del marketing deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Customer Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Revenue Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Business Modeling, Content Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Business Management, Price Negotiation, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Metadata Management, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
    • Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications: EDUCBA
    • Project on PyQt - Creating a Calculator: EDUCBA
    • Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application: EDUCBA
    • PyQt Training Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Implementing Frame-Mode MPLS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB: EDUCBA
    • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera

    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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