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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 Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Process Control, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Real Time Data, Electronics, Automation Engineering, Statistical Process Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Power Electronics, Three-Phase

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Style Guides, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Instagram, Marketing Design, Branding, Color Theory, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Creation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Research, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity, Scalability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Style Guides, Typography, Animations, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Color Matching

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, User Centered Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Software Design Documents, Technical Documentation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Style Guides, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Information Architecture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Depreciation, Data Management, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Business Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Mediation, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Research Reports, Analysis, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness

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      Vanderbilt University

      Data Management for Clinical Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animations, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Flows, Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
    • Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts: Skillshare
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
    • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
    • Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma: Coursera
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University

    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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