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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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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Community Organizing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Culture, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Design Reviews, Design, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Backend Development for .Net Full Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, JSON, Web Services, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Information Systems Security, Integration Testing, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Designing Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Design, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Functional Specification, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      NoSQL systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Data Store, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Cooperation, Personal Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Conflict Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Como influenciar pessoas

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Backend Development for .Net Full Stack : Board Infinity
    • Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation: LearnQuest
    • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
    • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System

    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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