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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      University of Michigan

      Data Structures for Designers Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Empezando con Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Collaborative Software, Mockups, Wireframing, Graphical Tools, UI Components, Design, User Interface (UI), Graphic Design, Typography, Instructional Design, Systems Design

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Independent Thinking, Communication, General Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Docker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Network Protocols, Node.JS, Embedded Systems, Low Voltage, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Controls, Automation, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      The Art and Science of Self Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Collaboration, Empathy, Relationship Building, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Mastering Multithreading with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), System Programming, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Operating Systems, Scalability, Algorithms, Data Structures, Web Development

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Color Theory, Typography, Usability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Design, MySQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Maintenance, Data Warehousing, Operational Databases, Data Pipelines, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Security, IT Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Encryption Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases de Datos SQL en Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Integration, Managed Services, Cloud Services, Big Data, Cloud Platforms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, User Accounts, Video Editing, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Barcoding, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Architecting in AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, API Gateway, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Authentications, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
    • Empezando con Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
    • Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker: Packt
    • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
    • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM
    • Bases de Datos SQL en Azure: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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