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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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      Packt

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, People Analytics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Human Resources, User Feedback, Internal Communications, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Business Model Canvas with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Presentations, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, New Business Development, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Cost Accounting, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Materials, Design, Performance Analysis, Copywriting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Persona (User Experience), Requirements Analysis, User Experience, User Research, Usability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Data Collection

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Ethernet Switching and Routing

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Switches, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء تصاميم تسويقية لمنصات التواصل الإجتماعي على Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Animations, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Marketing Design, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Marketing Budgets, Graphic Design, Marketing

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      SAE Institute México

      Introducción a Unreal Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Negotiation Skills: Packt
    • Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions: Scrimba
    • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Design a Business Model Canvas with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality: Dubai College of Tourism
    • Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기: University of Michigan
    • Ethernet Switching and Routing: Packt
    • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt

    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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