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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 Project Network

      Design social media content with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Typography, Writing and Editing, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Technical Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

      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 Colorado Boulder

      Understanding the Campaign Components

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Brand Awareness, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Flows, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability, Mockups, User Centered Design, Process Mapping, Brand Awareness, Business Intelligence

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Design social media content with Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques: LearnQuest
    • Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
    • Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration: Politecnico di Milano
    • مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro : Coursera Project Network
    • Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling: Northeastern 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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