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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

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Research, Market Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Database Application

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Technical Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Analysis, Development Environment, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Generative AI, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, IBM Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      A

      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to Building with AWS Databases V01.01.00

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Migration, Databases, Solution Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Management, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Application Security, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Migration, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Capacity Planning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Cloud Architecture and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Erste Schritte in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Product Management: Board Infinity
    • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
    • Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI: IBM
    • Introduction to Building with AWS Databases V01.01.00: Amazon Web Services
    • CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003): Packt
    • Crea una tarjeta de negocios en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud

    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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