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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Database Management and Core Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Loading Your Own Data into BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Database Design, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Technical Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Analysis, Development Environment, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alignor

      Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Diverse Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Performance Review, Relationship Building

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Proposal Writing, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Personalized Service, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Packt

      Automation Framework Design Using TestNG

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Data, Apache Maven, Automation, Application Frameworks, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      De la Idea al Éxito: Metodologías de Emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Innovation, Organizational Change, Project Design, Lean Methodologies, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Business Process, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced JavaScript Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Maintainability, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Prototyping, Debugging

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Loading Your Own Data into BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Leveraging Llama2 for Advanced AI Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Diverse Environment: Alignor
    • Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs: Google Cloud
    • GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies: Packt
    • Automation Framework Design Using TestNG: 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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