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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Storytelling, Game Design, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Strategies for Heavy Lifting

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Construction, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Estimation

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Data for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

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

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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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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism III

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications, Data Collection, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Implementation of GenAI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, API Design, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Product Strategy, Innovation, Compliance Management, Data Security

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      User Research Methods and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Competitive Analysis, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unit Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, Web Development

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using AI to Expand Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
    • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks: Packt
    • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
    • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
    • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI: Amazon Web Services
    • User Research Methods and Practices: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    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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