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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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      American Psychological Association

      Statistics in Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Psychology, Research Design, Experimentation, Scientific Methods

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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Leadership

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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Application Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Data Mart, Data Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Databases, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Market Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Influencing, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, People Management, Writing and Editing, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Agentic systems, Interactive Design, User Experience, Cloud API

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Database Engineer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development, Python Programming

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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Chemistry, General Mathematics, Art History, Building Design, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Pharmaceuticals, Applied Mathematics, Biology

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
    • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
    • Dialogflow CX: Bot Building Basics: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
    • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
    • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University

    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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