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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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      Rice University

      The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Product Improvement, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Analysis, Customer Insights, Growth Strategies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: designing a Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Computing Platforms, New Business Development, Business Architecture, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The State University of New York

      Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Blended Learning, Adaptability, Higher Education, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Writing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Marketing Materials, Branding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content

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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Power BI Integration with AWS and Snowflake

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Amazon S3, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Account Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Digital Products with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Organizational Skills, Data Sharing, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Restful API, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      FoundX Startup School Course

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Ideation, User Feedback, User Research, Product Development, Presentations, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Team Management, Fundraising, Growth Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos: University of Virginia
    • Platform Thinking: designing a Platform: Politecnico di Milano
    • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
    • Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Cómo crear presentaciones usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Power BI Integration with AWS and Snowflake: Edureka
    • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud

    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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