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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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      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Business Transformation, New Product Development, Innovation, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, IT Management, Customer Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Feasibility Studies, Negotiation, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Planning, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Report Writing, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Peer Review, Cost Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Mining, Jupyter, Stored Procedure, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Modeling, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Digital Design, Design, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Art History

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Team Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Agile Product Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Sprint Planning, User Story, Test Driven Development (TDD), Public Cloud, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Fashion

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Strategy, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Linux, Flask (Web Framework), Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Application Deployment, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Storytelling, 3D Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Visual Design, Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Business

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Fashion as Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Art History, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Animations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Database Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Database Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network
    • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art

    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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