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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

      Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Business Marketing, Target Audience, User Accounts, Marketing, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Spring Boot, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Access, Java, Database Management, Software Design Patterns, SQL, Functional Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Large-Scale Database Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Warehousing, Transaction Processing, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Scalability, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Big Data, Database Management Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Authorization (Computing), Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Data Storage Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      NIIT

      Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Data Modeling, NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, SQL, Database Design, Relational Databases, Node.JS, Databases, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management Systems, Server Side

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Service Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Operations Management, Health Systems, Process Mapping, Organizational Change, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Health Care, Customer experience improvement, Process Design, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Creativity, Technical Communication, Biology, Usability Testing, Environmental Issue, Prototyping, Visual Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Network Architecture, DevOps, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, System Requirements, Cloud Storage, Service Design, Scalability, Load Balancing, System Monitoring

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAE Institute México

      Corrección de Color en DaVinci Resolve

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Color Theory, Post-Production, Design Software, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build & Deploy Your Web Dev Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Typography, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, UI Components, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Sales Process, Generative AI Agents, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Sales, Sales Strategy, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Process Optimization, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Peking University

      程序开发项目实践

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Systems Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Information Architecture, Software Engineering, Algorithms

      2.9
      Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Continuous Delivery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming: Packt
    • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases: NIIT
    • Introduction to Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Français: Google Cloud
    • Corrección de Color en DaVinci Resolve: SAE Institute México
    • Build & Deploy Your Web Dev Portfolio: Scrimba
    • GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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