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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

      Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Natural Language Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Analysis, Web Design

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, API Design, Data Migration, Scalability, Containerization, Network Security

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      z/OS System Services Structure

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Capacity Management, Problem Management, Disaster Recovery, Computer Architecture, Data Access

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cloud Architecture and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Building High-Performance Teams in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Hospitality, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Hospitality Management, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      xDesign Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Construye un curso virtual desde cero

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Goal Setting, Virtual Environment, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      تطوير الويب الكامل

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Django (Web Framework), Web Development, MySQL, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Databases, Software Architecture, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Software Design, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Software Design Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Engineering, Collaborative Software, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Concreting materials

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Civil Engineering, Product Testing, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Technical Standard

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies: Packt
    • Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • z/OS System Services Structure: IBM
    • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
    • Building High-Performance Teams in Hospitality : Dubai College of Tourism
    • xDesign Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes
    • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
    • Construye un curso virtual desde cero: UBITS
    • تطوير الويب الكامل: Meta

    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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