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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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      Packt

      Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Installation, Content Management, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Para a Empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development, Transaction Processing, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Payment Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Baking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Advanced Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Data Modeling, Software Design, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols, Algorithms, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Team Leadership, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Requirements Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Empresas familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Business, Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Financial Management, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Foundations in Heavy Industry Production

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Standards, Technical Standard, Process Control, Design Reviews, Safety Assurance, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
    • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD
    • Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass: Packt
    • Advanced Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour: EIT Digital
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
    • Empresas familiares: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
    • Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    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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