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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 Pennsylvania

      People Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Performance Measurement, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Employee Performance Management, Analytics, Performance Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration, Employee Retention, Network Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Image Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, File Management, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian School of Business

      Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Accruals, Market Data, Investments, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Business Planning, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Global Marketing, Project Implementation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Loyalty Programs, Branding, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Creative Design, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Advertising Campaigns

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Solution Design, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Design, Scalability, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ideation, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Oriented, Usability Testing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Learning Theory, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, Campaign Management

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

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, UI Components, Computational Thinking, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Web Development, Algorithms, Javascript, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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

    • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Image Editing: Adobe
    • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
    • Strategic Management and Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: 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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