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      L&T EduTech

      Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Mechanical Design, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Business Technologies, Engineering Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Enterprise Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Product Lifecycle Management, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Product Strategy and Roadmapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, User Requirements Documents, Project Management, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Cloud Platforms, Market Research, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programación musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Patch Management, System Configuration, Instrumental Music, Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Basic Electrical Systems, Multimedia, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

      4.7
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Design, Ancient History, Liberal Arts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, API Design, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Service Level, System Design and Implementation, Load Balancing, Service Design, Scalability, System Monitoring

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Generative AI, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Databases, Maintainability, Data Storage

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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      HTML & CSS Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Meaningful Predictive Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Text Mining, Test Data, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Working With Children, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing

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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design: L&T EduTech
    • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Microsoft
    • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden): National Taiwan University
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: Whizlabs
    • Build AI Apps with LangChain.js: Scrimba
    • HTML & CSS Crash Course: Scrimba
    • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego

    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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    Frequently Asked Questions about Instructional Design

    Top courses include Instructional Design Foundations and Applications from the University of Illinois and An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) from the University of Michigan as well. These programs cover learning theory, course planning, digital pedagogy, and technology tools for designing engaging learning experiences.‎

    Yes. Many instructional design courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lectures and readings at no cost. If you want to complete assessments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to design learning objectives, structure courses, select appropriate media and tools, and evaluate learning outcomes. Many courses also include frameworks like ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).‎

    Not necessarily. While experience in education or training can be helpful, many courses are beginner-friendly and provide a strong foundation for anyone interested in creating effective learning experiences.‎

    Yes. Instructional design is a growing field across education, corporate training, government, and nonprofits. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, create a portfolio of work, and earn certificates that demonstrate your ability to design engaging and effective learning materials.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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