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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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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      MaaS: Adoption and Use

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Transportation Operations, Feasibility Studies, Data Collection, Market Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Customer Analysis, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      INSEAD

      Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Business Transformation, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing, Stakeholder Management, Design Elements And Principles, Scalability, Program Implementation, Innovation, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Clinical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, System Implementation, Innovation, Change Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Creativity, User Accounts

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Server Side

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow: Ecommerce Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Customer Support, Self Service Technologies, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, Business Process Automation, E-Commerce, Order Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Flows

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Simplilearn

      Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, 3D Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      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, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Data Science, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Talent Sourcing, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Architecture, Presentations, Technical Consulting, Big Data, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • MaaS: Adoption and Use : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing: University of Colorado System
    • Empowering Yourself in a Post-Truth World: The State University of New York
    • Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain: INSEAD
    • GenAI for Clinical Documentation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
    • Fundamentos de la Administración con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow: Ecommerce Customer Support: Coursera Project Network
    • Email Marketing: Simplilearn

    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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