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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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      Coursera Project Network

      تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, UI Components, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Examining MPLS VPN Operation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Comprehensive UX and Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, React.js, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation um einen Spoiler

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, General Networking, User Interface (UI), Engineering Analysis, Test Case

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Commercialise ton entreprise avec les marchandises de Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Branding, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing, Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Graphic and Visual Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Version Control with Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Systems Development Life Cycle

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Extracting Value from Dark Data: ULEADD

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Design, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Needs Assessment, Requirements Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Plane und erstelle einen Aufgabenkalender in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Time Management, Team Management, Collaboration, Data Visualization, Data Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Crear la interfaz de usuario con SwiftUI

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Animations, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Choisissez une publication basée sur l'engagement avec Facebook pour les entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAE Institute México

      Desarrollo de videojuegos en Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Présentez votre Business avec Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Product Demonstration, Sales Presentations, Price Negotiation, Marketing Design, Business Strategy, Product Promotion, Entrepreneurship

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات: Coursera Project Network
    • Examining MPLS VPN Operation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Comprehensive UX and Responsive Web Design: Northeastern University
    • CFD Simulation um einen Spoiler: Coursera Project Network
    • Commercialise ton entreprise avec les marchandises de Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Version Control with Git and GitHub: Board Infinity
    • Extracting Value from Dark Data: ULEADD: Arizona State University
    • Plane und erstelle einen Aufgabenkalender in Trello: Coursera Project Network
    • Crear la interfaz de usuario con SwiftUI: Meta
    • Choisissez une publication basée sur l'engagement avec Facebook pour les entreprises: Coursera Project Network

    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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