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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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      Infosec

      Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, File Management

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      API Validation with Postman

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Secure Coding, Verification And Validation, Microservices, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Data Integrity, Authentications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Transcribe Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Technical Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Customer Insights, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, User Research, Innovation, Business Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Storytelling / Re-brand your Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Business Strategy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Equipment Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Business Transformation, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing, Stakeholder Management, Design Elements And Principles, Scalability, Program Implementation, Innovation, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mastering SEO with Jasper: Ranking and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Business Marketing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Algorithms

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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

    • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
    • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
    • API Validation with Postman: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Amazon Transcribe Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
    • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
    • Storytelling / Re-brand your Brand: Universidad de Palermo
    • Cutting-edge Technology in Air Conditioning System: L&T EduTech
    • Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain: INSEAD

    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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