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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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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Project Documentation, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Product Testing, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, Finance, Business, People Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Inclusion, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, User Research, Design Thinking, Information Architecture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Business Strategies, Business Process Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Service Improvement, Service Design, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Health Care, Innovation, Change Management, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Design, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data, Scalability, Restful API, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear boletines para empresas con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Clemson University

      AI Receptive Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Program Development, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Usability, Software Engineering, Human Centered Design, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Data Ethics, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, Generative AI

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Feature Patterns and Sweeps

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Prototyping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network
    • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
    • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Crear boletines para empresas con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson 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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