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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Extract, Transform, Load, DevOps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, Leadership Development

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Sprint Retrospectives, Product Management

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

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Process, Probability Distribution, Business Risk Management, Predictive Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Research Design, Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Probability, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, React.js, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Proposal Development, Customer Acquisition Management, Peer Review, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Due Diligence, Team Building, Ideation, Private Equity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Code Review, Software Development, Product Requirements, Risk Management Framework, User Story

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Business Correspondence, Decision Making, Cooperation, Business Communication, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Recognizing Others, Mediation, Writing, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Mining, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Network Analysis

      4.5
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • Agile Development: University of Virginia
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Front-End Development: Meta
    • Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Big Data: 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.

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    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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