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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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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Creation, AI Personalization, A/B Testing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Marketers

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Content, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Program Development, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 2D CAD

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, System Support, Mobile Security, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, Firewall, Encryption, Malware Protection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Paid media, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Target Audience, UI/UX Strategy, Campaign Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Engineering Software, Simulations

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Web Development

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Resilience, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Cost Estimation, Financial Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations: Vanderbilt University
    • Digital Marketing: Adobe
    • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University
    • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
    • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
    • Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
    • Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications: Siemens
    • Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel : Microsoft

    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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