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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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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Design Elements And Principles, Systems Design, Usability, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Peer Review, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Typography, Design, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Story, Requirements Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Sociology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Business, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture, Resource Management, Professional Networking, Learning Theory

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Making Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Storytelling, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Design, Photography, Innovation, Spatial Analysis, Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Style Guides, React Native

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, JSON, Data Processing, SQL, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Web Services, Data Collection, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Installation, File Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Target Market, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation

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      691 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Usability Testing, Surveys, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Survey Creation, User Experience, Prototyping, Usability, Interviewing Skills, User Centered Design, Wireframing, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), User Feedback, Design Strategies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Human Resource Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Global Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Employee Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • Making Architecture: IE Business School
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google

    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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