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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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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Family Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Mechanical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Intermediate PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      716 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Advocacy, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Management

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Design, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      790 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Supply chain management: Be global

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Process, Storytelling, Cognitive flexibility, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Team Management, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
    • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
    • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

    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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