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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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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, System Design and Implementation, Systems Engineering, Simulations, System Requirements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your First GUI App With Java

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Science and Research, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Biology, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      535 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, User Story, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tableau Learning Partner

      Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Data Collection, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group, Team Oriented, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Branding, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      LearnKartS

      COBIT 2019

      Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, IT Management, Information Technology, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Business Planning, Risk Management Framework, Project Design, Goal Setting, Process Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, Computational Thinking, Data Access, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Program Development, Debugging

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Build Your First GUI App With Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera Project Network
    • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: 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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