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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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      Duke University

      Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, YAML, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Microservices, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Scalability, Devops Tools, Configuration Management, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Data Storage, Security Controls, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization

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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, User Story, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Meeting Facilitation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Branding, Experience Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xbox

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Apache Kafka, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, Graph Theory, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Training Programs, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Training Programs

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

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      University of California, Irvine

      Game Developers and Esports Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
    • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): LearnKartS
    • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
    • Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: Xbox
    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine

    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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