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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

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Design, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Modern Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, On-The-Job Training, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Project Closure, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Management Systems, Presentations

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI Agents, Qualitative Research, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Performance Improvement, Data Quality

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Application Development, React.js, Cross Platform Development, Android (Operating System), Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business - Understand the digital world

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Network Analysis, Product Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Business Management, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Event Management, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Market Share, Budget Management, Finance, Advertising Sales, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, HTML and CSS, JSON, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Restful API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud API, Javascript, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Experimentation, User Feedback, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Model, Data Access, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Data Modeling, Model View Controller, Data Storage, UI Components, Data Storage Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Decision Making, Design Thinking, Prioritization, Human Centered Design, Project Design, Community Development, Research and Design, Research, Design Research, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of Modern Mining: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
    • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
    • Data Warehousing: Schema, ETL, Optimal Performance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps: SkillUp EdTech
    • Digital Business - Understand the digital world: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera Project Network
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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