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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 Instructor Network

      Demystifying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Job Interview Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Web Development, Javascript, GitHub

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side Logic and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, API Design, Back-End Web Development, Node.JS, Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, Web Servers, Servers, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Administration with Cloud Foundry: Scale a Web Application

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Foundry, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface, Platform As A Service (PaaS), User Accounts, Cloud Management, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Web Design and Development, Network Troubleshooting

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Model View Controller, Authentications, Application Servers, Application Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, System Monitoring, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crear tablas de bases de datos relacionales con SQLiteStudio

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Force.com, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      The Ultimate T-SQL And Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Big Data, Database Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teaching for Justice and Inclusivity In Challenging Times

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Social Justice, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Demystifying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Frontend Job Interview Questions: Scrimba
    • Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side Logic and Development: Board Infinity
    • Administration with Cloud Foundry: Scale a Web Application: Coursera Project Network
    • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
    • Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation: Packt
    • Crear tablas de bases de datos relacionales con SQLiteStudio: Coursera Project Network
    • Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
    • The Ultimate T-SQL And Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp: 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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