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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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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Practices in Metro Rails

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Decision Making, Human Learning, Usability, Psychology, Human Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Test Tools

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Disparities, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Innovation, Business Transformation, Ideation, Forecasting, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, Generative AI, OpenAI, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation, Technical Documentation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Organizational Change, Process Improvement, Team Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Health Care, Public Health

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Android App Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, User Flows, Development Environment

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, JSON, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Manipulation, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      مهندس Meta لقواعد البيانات

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Version Control, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, GitHub, Databases, Stored Procedure, Git (Version Control System), MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Pseudocode, Django (Web Framework), Database Development, Command-Line Interface, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Construction Practices in Metro Rails: L&T EduTech
    • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations: Arizona State University
    • Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks: Packt
    • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
    • Android App Capstone : Meta
    • AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals: Whizlabs

    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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