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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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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Cost Estimation, Communication Planning, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Documentation, Planning, Procurement

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, A/B Testing, Media Planning, Marketing Analytics, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Data Storytelling, Social Media Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Order Fulfillment, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Collaboration, Empowerment, Classroom Management, Teaching, Oral Expression, Media Production, World Music, Peer Review, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, R Programming, Medical Imaging, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Human Learning, Data Analysis Software, Psychology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Experimentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Research Design, Data Analysis, Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, jQuery, Usability, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, GitHub, MongoDB, Interaction Design, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Innovation, Business Operations, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Business Modeling, Finance, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Consolidation, Depreciation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Accruals, Investments, Financial Market, Technical Analysis, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Project Design, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Input and Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      719 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Database Design, Decision Support Systems, Database Development, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, Dashboard, SQL, Business Process Management, Oracle Databases, MicroStrategy, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Data Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
    • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
    • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego

    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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