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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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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Governance, Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Application Frameworks, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Usability, Web Applications, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Typography, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, Graphic and Visual Design, Prototyping, Style Guides, Interactive Design, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Social Studies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      El futuro de los medios deportivos y los retos futuros

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, Content Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Game Theory, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Digital Design, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Report Writing, IT Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      The Future of Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer Engagement, Revenue Management, Customer experience improvement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personalized Service, Brand Management, Price Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Content Strategy, User Experience Design, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Management, Artificial Intelligence, Metadata Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, Human Resources, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      El futuro del marketing deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Customer Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Revenue Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Business Modeling, Content Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Business Management, Price Negotiation, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Metadata Management, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 1: Auto Layouts, Grids & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), File Management, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Wireframing, Scalability, Prototyping, Style Guides

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Style Guides, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Automation, Typography, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
    • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media: Skillshare
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • El futuro de los medios deportivos y los retos futuros: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts: Skillshare
    • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • The Future of Sports Marketing : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Generative AI for Workflow Automation: Edureka
    • El futuro del marketing deportivo: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    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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