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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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      EDUCBA

      MAYA Architecture - Living Room Interiors

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Information Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      AI Video Creation: A Beginner's Guide to Realistic AI Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Storytelling, Video Editing, Animations, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Image Analysis, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XML Practical - XSLT Files and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Mapping, Document Management, Maintainability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Java Spring Boot - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, YAML, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Software Architecture, Java, Development Environment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Data Integration, Restful API, Configuration Management, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Web Applications, Javascript and jQuery

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unstructured Data, Tensorflow, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Application Development, Benchmarking, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Supervised Learning, Computer Programming Tools

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      PMP Certification: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Scoping, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Pyramid - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Frameworks, Routing Protocols, Web Applications, Web Development, Unit Testing, Authorization (Computing), Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Application Security, Configuration Management, File Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Sharing, Interoperability, Information Architecture, Technical Documentation, Data Management, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Street Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Storytelling, Adobe InDesign, Resilience, Aesthetics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Patience

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      OWASP Top 10

      Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML Foundations and Styling for Modern Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Verification And Validation, Data Sharing, Javascript, Document Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Documentation, Interoperability, Maintainability, Data Integrity, Information Architecture, Software Documentation, Data Management, Scripting, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Failure Analysis, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability

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

    • MAYA Architecture - Living Room Interiors: EDUCBA
    • AI Video Creation: A Beginner's Guide to Realistic AI Videos: Skillshare
    • XML Practical - XSLT Files and Execution: EDUCBA
    • Java Spring Boot - Advanced: EDUCBA
    • LLM Application Engineering and Development Certification: Simplilearn
    • PMP Certification: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Python Pyramid - Advanced: EDUCBA
    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • Street Photography: Skillshare
    • OWASP Top 10: 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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