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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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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Finance, Business Intelligence Software, Data Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, Loans, Depreciation, Automation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding User Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Instructional Design, Stress Management, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Arizona State University

      Experimental Design Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

      4.7
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      299 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Typography, Animations, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Branding, Design Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, File Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Brand Management, Marketing Design, Color Theory

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Scrum Master Certification

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Test Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Scalability, Management Reporting, Agile Project Management

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Flows, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Design, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Embedded Software, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Clemson University

      Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Performance Testing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Probability, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Design Strategies, Digital Design, Creativity, Creative Design, Journals, Software Design Patterns, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Photo Editing, Color Matching

      Beginner · Specialization · 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

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
    • Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work: Skillshare
    • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
    • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp EdTech
    • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson 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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