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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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      Arizona State University

      Engineering and Product Design Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, Design Specifications, Ideation, User Feedback

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Grammar, Technology Strategies, English Language, Language Competency, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Interactive Design, Design Strategies

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Technology Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Consulting, Systems Design, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Cloud Computing, Management Consulting, Technical Design, Solution Design, User Feedback, Product Strategy, Project Scoping, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Cybersecurity, System Implementation, Professional Networking, SAP Applications

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

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Content Creation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Programming Principles, Application Development, Cloud Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

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

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      Berklee

      Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Theory, Music Performance, Editing, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      Construction Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

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

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

    • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
    • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM

    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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