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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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      Skillshare

      Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, Graphics Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Java Servlets Tutorial

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Application Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Java, Web Servers, SQL, Stored Procedure, Authentications, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Java, Server Side, Java Programming, MySQL, Application Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Application Development, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms

      Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Digital Design, Design, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Data Management for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object-Relational Mapping

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Implementing MPLS Traffic Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Star Schema, Data Governance, Database Design, Data Mart, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, AI Personalization, Product Requirements, Product Knowledge

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Telecommunications, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, HTML and CSS, Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Development Testing, Data Validation, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI) Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation: Skillshare
    • Java Servlets Tutorial: EDUCBA
    • Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool: EDUCBA
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects: Skillshare
    • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Implementing MPLS Traffic Engineering: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Data Warehousing and Integration Part 1: Northeastern University
    • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Starweaver

    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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