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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Concept Of Operations, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Business Operations, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Business, Cultural Sensitivity, Business-To-Consumer

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management, Economic Development, Economics, Transportation Operations

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Quantitative Research, Debugging, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals: Coursera Project Network
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar: Universidade de São Paulo
    • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
    • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
    • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
    • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
    • International Business and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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