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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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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, User Accounts, Data Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Network Planning And Design, Learning Theory, Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting, Creativity, Planning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, System Requirements, Building Design, Performance Testing, Structural Analysis, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Cost Estimation, Capacity Management

      4.7
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      710 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design, Integrated Development Environments

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Peer Review, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Storytelling, Business Valuation, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer Demand Planning, Proposal Development, Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Corporate Strategy, Trustworthiness, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Leadership Development, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Presentation, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Research Reports, Regression Analysis, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Web Design, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Functional Requirement, User Research, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Web Applications, Persona Development, Target Audience

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Game Theory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Communication

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Java, Java Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Cryptography, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
    • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University

    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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