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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

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Barcoding, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Edureka

      Mastering Multithreading with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), System Programming, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Operating Systems, Scalability, Algorithms, Data Structures, Web Development

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء user stories بأستخدام Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Timelines, Design, Graphic Design, File Management, Collaborative Software, Data Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Búsqueda avanzada y verificación de información

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Research, Information Architecture, Investigation, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Facebook, Data Validation, Content Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Software Development and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Java, Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, User Centered Design, Application Development, Risk Management, Usability, Systems Development, Software Development, Project Management Software, Business Architecture

      1.2
      Rating, 1.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Preview
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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      The Art and Science of Self Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Collaboration, Empathy, Relationship Building, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Visionary, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking, Business, Knowledge Transfer

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Identity and Access Management

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, User Accounts, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Security, Data Storage Technologies, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Color Theory, Typography, Usability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      The Limits of Human Perception

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
    • إنشاء user stories بأستخدام Trello: Coursera Project Network
    • Búsqueda avanzada y verificación de información: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
    • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Liderazgo en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • AWS: Identity and Access Management: 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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