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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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Culture-Driven Team Building

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Culture

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Optimizing a Website for Google Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Client Services, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Google Analytics, Forecasting, Digital Marketing, Expectation Management, Content Marketing, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Internal Auditing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Laboratory Research, Chemical Engineering, Creative Design, Biochemistry

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Model View Controller, Web Services, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Collaboration, Blended Learning, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Game Design, Digital Transformation, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Research, Dimensionality Reduction, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Centered Design, Computer Science

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
    • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to HTML: 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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