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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

      Build and Configure an Integration using Application Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Applications, Integration Testing, Cloud Development, Software Design, Systems Integration, Cloud Computing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Browser Compatibility

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Einführung in Easil für Soziale Medien

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Storytelling, Instagram, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Web Servers, Web Development, Model View Controller, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Core Project Management Process

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, DevOps, Application Security, JSON, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems, Authentications, Automation, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Professional Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Business Planning, Goal Setting, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Interaction Design, Game Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Prezi para pequeñas empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Sales Presentations, Promotional Materials, Branding, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Advanced CSS & Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Version Control, Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Typography

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Intel

      Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Solution Design, Technology Strategies, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Build and Configure an Integration using Application Integration: Google Cloud
    • Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website: Coursera Project Network
    • Einführung in Easil für Soziale Medien: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Core Project Management Process: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker: Packt
    • Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation: Packt
    • Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional: Packt
    • Prezi para pequeñas empresas: Coursera Project 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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