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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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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Digital Communications, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Finance, Performance Measurement, Investments, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Peer Review, Performance Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Futures Exchange, Risk Appetite, Market Dynamics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Diseño de Experiencia del Usuario (UX) de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, User Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Cross Platform Development, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, User Experience Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Research Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      User Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Ideation, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, People Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Product Development, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Innovation, Collaboration, Teamwork

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, React Redux, React.js, API Design, Server Side, NoSQL, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Authentications, MongoDB, Ajax, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Scalability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Web Design, Software Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Style Guides, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Typography, Collaborative Software, Animations, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Usability Testing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Color Theory, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Lead Generation, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Diseño de Experiencia del Usuario (UX) de Google: Google
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
    • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare

    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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