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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado System

      DDoS Attacks and Defenses

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Linux Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cloud Applications, Game Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Effectiveness, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Peer Review

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Microsoft Development Tools, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Family Therapy, Systems Thinking, Business, Risk Analysis, Technology Strategies, Business Relationship Management, Business Systems, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Process, Business Transformation, Communication, Workforce Management, Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica en cápsulas

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Calculations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
    • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
    • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
    • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
    • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Electrónica en cápsulas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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