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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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      Google Cloud

      Create Generative AI Apps on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Prototyping

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Communications, Business Strategies, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Management, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: 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

      PHP Development with ChatGPT: Practical Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Web Applications, Web Development, Generative AI, Database Development, Data Management, Microsoft Visual Studio, MySQL, SQL, Application Security

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Animation and Game Design, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Interacción social y cultura organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Qualitative Research, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Change, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Employee Engagement, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Optimization, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      User Research Methods and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Competitive Analysis, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Focus Group, User Centered Design, Stakeholder Communications, Data Collection, Team Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Power BI Desktop - Query Editor Master Data Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integration, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create Generative AI Apps on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AWS: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
    • PHP Development with ChatGPT: Practical Web Development: Coursera Project Network
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
    • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Interacción social y cultura organizacional: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp EdTech
    • Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization: Packt
    • 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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