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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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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Employee Training, Delegation Skills, Subcontracting, Workforce Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Influir en las personas

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Tactfulness, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The State University of New York

      Empowering Yourself in a Post-Truth World

      Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Critical Thinking, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Research, Literacy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Community Development, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Professional Development, Data Science, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Talent Sourcing, Personal Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Architecture, Presentations, Big Data, Job Analysis, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Automated Reasoning: Symbolic Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Building HTTP APIs with Spring

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Dependency Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation, Technical Documentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Goodwill Industries International

      Building Your Community Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Data Mapping, Cultural Responsiveness, Survey Creation, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Influir en las personas: University of Michigan
    • Product and Service Development: Empathy Mapping with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Empowering Yourself in a Post-Truth World: The State University of New York
    • Interviewing for DS/AI Roles: University of California, Irvine
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
    • Automated Reasoning: Symbolic Model Checking: EIT Digital
    • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University
    • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD

    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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