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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

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Architecture, Innovation, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Economic Development, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Qualitative Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Theory, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Leeds

      Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Organizational Effectiveness, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Contract Management, Risk Management, Cash Flows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Android graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Animation and Game Design, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Linear Algebra

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Fundamentals of Database Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, Software Visualization, Systems Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Innovation, Presentations, Commercial Laws, Financial Planning, Competitive Analysis, Investments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Florida

      Fixing Healthcare Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Teamwork, Advocacy, Reliability, Accident Prevention, Adaptability, Initiative and Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Change Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Presentations, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Scope Management, Process Optimization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Injury Prevention, Medical Equipment and Technology, Predictive Analytics, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Key Technologies in Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Analysis, Data Modeling, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Metadata Management, Cloud Solutions, Statistical Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Spreadsheet Software, Database Design, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Strategy

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Stored Procedure, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
    • Introduction to Android graphics: Imperial College London
    • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
    • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Fixing Healthcare Delivery: University of Florida
    • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
    • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan

    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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