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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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      Meta

      Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Product Promotion, Intellectual Property, Account Management, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Data Storage, Database Management, Databases

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Ethics in Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainable high-end tourism

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Culminating Project in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Systems Analysis, Health Care Administration, Technical Communication, Decision Support Systems, Requirements Analysis, User Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Work, Social Justice, Special Education, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Rehabilitation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Policies, Community Health, Human Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta
    • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera Project Network
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
    • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable high-end tourism: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie 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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